Monica Seles defeated Jana Novotna 4-6 6-3 6-3 in the Roland Garros quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Monica Seles claimed a first win over Jana Novotna in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-19 | Madrid | F | clay | Jana Novotna | 7-5 6-1 |
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