Mary Joe Fernandez defeated Flora Perfetti 6-3 7-6 in the Roland Garros round of 32 on clay. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-12 | Berlin | R64 | grass | Mary Joe Fernandez | 6-4 3-6 6-1 |