Nathalie Tauziat defeated Naoko Sawamatsu 7-5 2-6 12-10 in the Roland Garros round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Nathalie Tauziat came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Nathalie Tauziat extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-03-01 | Fed Cup WG1 QF: JPN vs FRA | RR | hard | Nathalie Tauziat | 7-5 4-6 17-15 |