Jing Qian Yi defeated Rachel Mcquillan 6-2 6-3 in the La Canada 25K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rachel Mcquillan came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Jing Qian Yi had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 6 on hard. Jing Qian Yi claimed a first win over Rachel Mcquillan in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-11 | Bronx 25K | R16 | hard | Rachel Mcquillan | 6-4 6-4 |