Todd Woodbridge defeated Jiri Novak 6-3 7-6 in the Adelaide round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Todd Woodbridge came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending the title. Todd Woodbridge extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Woodbridge T. took it in straight sets.
Todd Woodbridge beat Jiri Novak 6-3 7-6(5). Umpiry, "Todd Woodbridge vs Jiri Novak — Adelaide Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-01/novak-vs-woodbridge-adelaide-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 1 January 1997).