Samantha Smith defeated Anne Gaelle Sidot 6-3 4-6 6-2 in the Wimbledon round of 128 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Anne Gaelle Sidot came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Samantha Smith claimed a first win over Anne Gaelle Sidot in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-14 | Cardiff 50K | SF | hard | Anne Gaelle Sidot | 6-0 6-1 |