Arantxa Sanchez Vicario advanced past Mary Joe Fernandez via walkover in the Roland Garros round of 16. Arantxa Sanchez Vicario 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-11 | Canadian Open | R16 | hard | Mary Joe Fernandez | 6-4 6-3 |