Natalia Zvereva defeated Naoko Sawamatsu 6-4 6-3 in the Indian Wells round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Natalia Zvereva came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Natalia Zvereva extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | US Open | R64 | hard | Natalia Zvereva | 6-4 3-6 6-3 |