Jana Novotna vs Mary Joe Fernandez — US Open Round of 16
US Open · WTA · Round of 16
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 25 August 1997 ·
hard
Novotna J.7-5 6-4
Joe Fernandez M.
Novotna J.
762
Joe Fernandez M.
540
Jana Novotna defeated Mary Joe Fernandez 7-5 6-4 in the US Open round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's quarter-final. Jana Novotna extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Jana Novotna edged Mary Joe Fernandez in two tight sets (7–5 6–4).
Head to head
2–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-03-05 | Indian Wells | R32 | hard | Jana Novotna | 6-0 6-3 |
| 1997-06-23 | Wimbledon | R16 | grass | Jana Novotna | 5-7 6-4 7-5 |
| 1997-05-12 | Berlin | SF | grass | Mary Joe Fernandez | 6-3 6-1 |
Conditions
Court speed
Medium-fastrewards aggression
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