Magnus Larsson defeated Patrik Fredriksson 6-4 7-6 in the Doha round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Magnus Larsson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Magnus Larsson extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Larsson M. took it in straight sets.
Magnus Larsson beat Patrik Fredriksson 6-4 7-6(4). Umpiry, "Magnus Larsson vs Patrik Fredriksson — Doha Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-01/fredriksson-vs-larsson-doha-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 1 January 1997).