Magnus Gustafsson defeated Dominik Hrbaty 6-2 2-6 6-4 in the Doha round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Magnus Gustafsson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Magnus Gustafsson extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Gustafsson M. came through in three sets.
Magnus Gustafsson beat Dominik Hrbaty 6-2 2-6 6-4. Umpiry, "Magnus Gustafsson vs Dominik Hrbaty — Doha Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-01/gustafsson-vs-hrbaty-doha-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 1 January 1997).