Tim Henman defeated Hicham Arazi 6-3 2-6 6-2 in the Doha semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Tim Henman came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's final. Tim Henman extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Henman T. came through in three sets.
Tim Henman beat Hicham Arazi 6-3 2-6 6-2. Umpiry, "Tim Henman vs Hicham Arazi — Doha Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-01/arazi-vs-henman-doha-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 1 January 1997).