Amanda Coetzer defeated Jana Novotna 1-6 6-3 6-1 in the Atlanta quarter-final on hard. Amanda Coetzer extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-22 | Leipzig | F | carpet | Jana Novotna | 6-2 4-6 6-3 |
| 1997-04-07 | Amelia Island | R16 | clay | Amanda Coetzer | 6-2 1-6 6-1 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.