Laurence Courtois defeated Lenka Nemeckova 6-4 7-5 in the Leipzig q32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Lenka Nemeckova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Laurence Courtois claimed a first win over Lenka Nemeckova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-21 | Warsaw | R32 | clay | Lenka Nemeckova | 6-4 5-7 6-4 |