Paola Suarez defeated Mary Joe Fernandez 6-4 6-3 in the Roland Garros round of 128 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mary Joe Fernandez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Paola Suarez claimed a first win over Mary Joe Fernandez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | US Open | R32 | hard | Mary Joe Fernandez | 6-1 6-2 |
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