Jonas Bjorkman defeated Nicklas Kulti 7-5 6-1 in the Adelaide round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Jonas Bjorkman came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's quarter-final. Jonas Bjorkman extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
Bjorkman J. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Bjorkman J. leads 3–0 · Clay: Kulti N. leads 1–0
Jonas Bjorkman beat Nicklas Kulti 7-5 6-1. Umpiry, "Jonas Bjorkman vs Nicklas Kulti — Adelaide Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-01/bjorkman-vs-kulti-adelaide-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 1 January 1997).