Mary Joe Fernandez defeated Anke Huber 6-4 6-4 in the Filderstadt round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Anke Huber came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Mary Joe Fernandez claimed a first win over Anke Huber in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-12 | Zurich | R32 | hard | Anke Huber | 7-5 6-0 |
| 1997-08-11 | Canadian Open | SF | hard | Anke Huber | 3-6 6-2 RET |