Brenda Schultz Mccarthy defeated Jana Novotna 6-3 6-3 in the Hilton Head round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Brenda Schultz Mccarthy claimed a first win over Jana Novotna in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-12 | Fed Cup WG1 SF: CZE vs NED | RR | clay | Jana Novotna | 7-6(3) 6-3 |
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