Mary Joe Fernandez defeated Amanda Coetzer 6-1 3-6 6-2 in the Sydney round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Amanda Coetzer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Mary Joe Fernandez had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on hard. Mary Joe Fernandez claimed a first win over Amanda Coetzer in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-07 | Amelia Island | QF | clay | Amanda Coetzer | 6-2 6-4 |
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