Tim Henman defeated Tamer El Sawy 6-3 6-2 in the Doha round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Tim Henman came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's final. Tim Henman extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Henman T. took it in straight sets.
Tim Henman beat Tamer El Sawy 6-3 6-2. Umpiry, "Tim Henman vs Tamer El Sawy — Doha Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-01/henman-vs-sawy-doha-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 1 January 1997).