Andrei Cherkasov defeated Renzo Furlan 4-6 6-4 6-4 in the Adelaide round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Andrei Cherkasov came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Andrei Cherkasov extended the head-to-head to 4–0.
Cherkasov A. came through in three sets.
Hard: Cherkasov A. leads 2–0 · Clay: Cherkasov A. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Cherkasov A. leads 1–0
Andrei Cherkasov beat Renzo Furlan 4-6 6-4 6-4. Umpiry, "Andrei Cherkasov vs Renzo Furlan — Adelaide Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-01/cherkasov-vs-furlan-adelaide-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 1 January 1997).