Arantxa Sanchez Vicario defeated Naoko Sawamatsu 6-0 6-0 in the Roland Garros round of 64 on clay. The result followed the form book — Arantxa Sanchez Vicario came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's semi-final. Arantxa Sanchez Vicario extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-04 | Manhattan Beach | R32 | hard | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6-2 7-6 |
| 1992-08-31 | US Open | R32 | hard | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6-1 6-3 |