Jana Novotna defeated Karina Habsudova 6-2 6-3 in the US Open round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Jana Novotna extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-26 | US Open | R16 | hard | Jana Novotna | 6-2 6-0 |