Martina Hingis defeated Olga Barabanschikova 6-0 6-2 in the Sydney round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Martina Hingis came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's final. Martina Hingis extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-23 | Wimbledon | R64 | grass | Martina Hingis | 6-2 6-2 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches. ATP, WTA & Challenger.