Mary Joe Fernandez defeated Magdalena Maleeva 3-6 6-2 6-4 in the Key Biscayne round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Mary Joe Fernandez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mary Joe Fernandez extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-11 | Canadian Open | QF | hard | Mary Joe Fernandez | 6-2 6-7 6-4 |
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