Laurence Andretto defeated Saori Obata 6-3 2-6 6-3 in the Australian Open q32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Saori Obata came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Laurence Andretto claimed a first win over Saori Obata in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-08 | Seoul II 50K | R16 | hard | Saori Obata | 7-5 6-7 7-5 |
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