Sabine Hack defeated Mary Joe Fernandez 7-6 6-2 in the Roland Garros round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mary Joe Fernandez came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Sabine Hack claimed a first win over Mary Joe Fernandez in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-08-28 | US Open | R64 | hard | Mary Joe Fernandez | 7-6 6-3 |
| 1991-05-27 | Roland Garros | R64 | clay | Mary Joe Fernandez | 6-4 6-0 |