Jana Novotna defeated Mary Joe Fernandez 5-7 6-4 7-5 in the Wimbledon round of 16 on grass. The result followed the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Jana Novotna extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-03-05 | Indian Wells | R32 | hard | Jana Novotna | 6-0 6-3 |
| 1997-08-25 | US Open | R16 | hard | Jana Novotna | 7-5 6-4 |
| 1997-05-12 | Berlin | SF | grass | Mary Joe Fernandez | 6-3 6-1 |