Sergi Bruguera defeated Javier Sanchez 6-0 6-1 in the Doha round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Sergi Bruguera came in leading the head-to-head 4–3, defending last year's semi-final. Sergi Bruguera extended the head-to-head to 5–3.
Bruguera S. took it in straight sets.
Hard: level 2–2 · Clay: Bruguera S. leads 3–0 · Carpet: Sanchez J. leads 1–0
Sergi Bruguera beat Javier Sanchez 6-0 6-1. Umpiry, "Sergi Bruguera vs Javier Sanchez — Doha Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-01/bruguera-vs-sanchez-doha-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 1 January 1997).