Mary Joe Fernandez defeated Dominique Monami 7-5 6-0 in the US Open round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Mary Joe Fernandez came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Mary Joe Fernandez extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-24 | New Haven | R32 | hard | Mary Joe Fernandez | 3-6 6-0 6-1 |
| 1997-01-13 | Australian Open | QF | hard | Mary Joe Fernandez | 7-5 4-0 RET |