Arantxa Sanchez Vicario defeated Ann Grossman 6-2 6-0 in the US Open round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Arantxa Sanchez Vicario came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's semi-final. Arantxa Sanchez Vicario extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-19 | Madrid | QF | clay | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6-1 6-1 |