Arantxa Sanchez Vicario defeated Natalia Zvereva 6-1 6-2 in the Sydney quarter-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Arantxa Sanchez Vicario came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Arantxa Sanchez Vicario extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-26 | Roland Garros | R16 | clay | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6-4 6-2 |