Irina Spirlea defeated Mary Joe Fernandez 6-4 6-1 in the Roland Garros round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Irina Spirlea came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Irina Spirlea extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-17 | WTA Tour Championships | QF | carpet | Irina Spirlea | 5-7 6-2 7-5 |