Sergi Bruguera defeated Javier Sanchez 6-0 6-1 in the Doha round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Sergi Bruguera came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Sergi Bruguera extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Gstaad | R16 | clay | Javier Sanchez | 7-6(3) 6-2 |
| 1997-04-21 | Monte Carlo Masters | R64 | clay | Sergi Bruguera | 6-4 6-1 |
| 1997-02-24 | Milan | R16 | carpet | Sergi Bruguera | 6-4 6-0 |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (184 vs 105). ATP, WTA & Challenger.