Martina Hingis defeated Mary Joe Fernandez 6-1 6-3 in the Australian Open semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Martina Hingis came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Martina Hingis extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-03-20 | Key Biscayne | QF | hard | Martina Hingis | 6-4 6-1 |
| 1997-01-06 | Sydney | SF | hard | Martina Hingis | 6-3 6-2 |
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