Tim Henman defeated Magnus Gustafsson 6-3 7-6 in the Doha quarter-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Tim Henman came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's final. Tim Henman extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Henman T. took it in straight sets.
Tim Henman beat Magnus Gustafsson 6-3 7-6(3). Umpiry, "Tim Henman vs Magnus Gustafsson — Doha Quarter-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-01/gustafsson-vs-henman-doha-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 1 January 1997).