Patrick McEnroe defeated Paul Haarhuis 6-4 1-6 6-2 in the Doha round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Patrick McEnroe came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's round of 16. Patrick McEnroe extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
McEnroe P. came through in three sets.
Hard: McEnroe P. leads 3–0 · Grass: Haarhuis P. leads 1–0
Patrick McEnroe beat Paul Haarhuis 6-4 1-6 6-2. Umpiry, "Patrick McEnroe vs Paul Haarhuis — Doha Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-01/haarhuis-vs-mcenroe-doha-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 1 January 1997).