Julie Pullin defeated Esme De Villiers 7-6 6-0 in the Lexington 25K semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Esme De Villiers came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Julie Pullin 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 | SF | hard | Esme De Villiers | 4-6 6-3 6-0 |
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