Jana Novotna defeated Mary Joe Fernandez 6-0 6-3 in the Indian Wells round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Jana Novotna extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | US Open | R16 | hard | Jana Novotna | 7-5 6-4 |
| 1997-06-23 | Wimbledon | R16 | grass | Jana Novotna | 5-7 6-4 7-5 |
| 1997-05-12 | Berlin | SF | grass | Mary Joe Fernandez | 6-3 6-1 |