Mary Joe Fernandez defeated Patty Schnyder 4-6 6-4 6-1 in the Australian Open round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Patty Schnyder came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mary Joe Fernandez claimed a first win over Patty Schnyder in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-31 | US Open | R32 | hard | Patty Schnyder | 6-1 7-6 |
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