Mary Pierce defeated Arantxa Sanchez Vicario 6-1 6-0 in the Hilton Head final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Arantxa Sanchez Vicario came in defending last year's round of 32. Mary Pierce extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-23 | Wimbledon | R16 | grass | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1997-04-07 | Amelia Island | QF | clay | Mary Pierce | 6-2 6-1 |
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