Jim Courier defeated Johan Van Herck 7-5 7-6 6-4 in the Australian Open round of 128 on hard. The result followed the form book — Jim Courier came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Jim Courier extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-16 | Nottingham | R32 | grass | Jim Courier | 6-3 3-6 6-3 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (147 vs 65). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About