Hicham Arazi defeated Patrick McEnroe 2-6 7-5 7-5 in the Doha round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Hicham Arazi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's semi-final. Hicham Arazi extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Arazi H. came through in three sets.
Hicham Arazi beat Patrick McEnroe 2-6 7-5 7-5. Umpiry, "Hicham Arazi vs Patrick McEnroe — Doha Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-01/arazi-vs-mcenroe-doha-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 1 January 1997).