Andrei Cherkasov defeated Patrick Rafter 6-2 7-6 in the Adelaide round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Andrei Cherkasov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Andrei Cherkasov extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Cherkasov A. took it in straight sets.
Andrei Cherkasov beat Patrick Rafter 6-2 7-6(13). Umpiry, "Andrei Cherkasov vs Patrick Rafter — Adelaide Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-01/cherkasov-vs-rafter-adelaide-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 1 January 1997).