Nathalie Tauziat defeated Helena Sukova 6-2 6-2 in the Indian Wells round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Nathalie Tauziat came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nathalie Tauziat extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-05 | Rome | R64 | clay | Nathalie Tauziat | 6-4 6-2 |