Hicham Arazi defeated Leander Paes 6-2 6-2 in the Doha round of 32 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 Leander Paes 6-2 6-2. Umpiry, "Hicham Arazi vs Leander Paes — Doha Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-01/arazi-vs-paes-doha-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 1 January 1997).