Jana Novotna defeated Asa Carlsson 6-1 6-2 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 semi-final. Jana Novotna extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-19 | Madrid | R16 | clay | Jana Novotna | 6-2 6-2 |
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