Patty Schnyder defeated Mary Joe Fernandez 6-1 7-6 in the US Open round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mary Joe Fernandez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16, but Patty Schnyder had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 8 on hard. Patty Schnyder claimed a first win over Mary Joe Fernandez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-13 | Australian Open | R16 | hard | Mary Joe Fernandez | 4-6 6-4 6-1 |
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