Hicham Arazi defeated Magnus Larsson 7-6 7-6 in the Doha quarter-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Hicham Arazi came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's semi-final. Hicham Arazi extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Arazi H. took it in straight sets.
Hicham Arazi beat Magnus Larsson 7-6(2) 7-6(2). Umpiry, "Hicham Arazi vs Magnus Larsson — Doha Quarter-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-01/arazi-vs-larsson-doha-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 1 January 1997).