Petr Korda defeated Magnus Norman 6-7 6-4 6-2 in the Doha round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Petr Korda came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending the title. Petr Korda extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Korda P. came through in three sets.
Petr Korda beat Magnus Norman 6-7(3) 6-4 6-2. Umpiry, "Petr Korda vs Magnus Norman — Doha Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-01/korda-vs-norman-doha-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 1 January 1997).