Karin Miller defeated Esme De Villiers 6-1 6-3 in the Salt Lake City 25K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Esme De Villiers came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Karin Miller claimed a first win over Esme De Villiers in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Easton 10K | F | hard | Esme De Villiers | 6-3 6-3 |