Mary Pierce defeated Nathalie Tauziat 6-2 6-1 in the San Diego round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Mary Pierce came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mary Pierce extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-17 | WTA Tour Championships | SF | carpet | Mary Pierce | 6-2 5-7 6-4 |
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