Mary Pierce defeated Sonya Jeyaseelan 6-1 6-3 in the Indian Wells round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Mary Pierce came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Mary Pierce extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-11 | Canadian Open | R32 | hard | Mary Pierce | 6-1 6-1 |
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