Lindsay Davenport defeated Naoko Sawamatsu 6-2 6-2 in the Tokyo round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Lindsay Davenport came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Lindsay Davenport extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-12 | Fed Cup WG1 PO: USA vs JPN | RR | hard | Lindsay Davenport | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1997-01-06 | Sydney | QF | hard | Lindsay Davenport | 6-3 6-7 6-1 |
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