Thomas Muster defeated Goran Ivanisevic 7-5 7-6 in the Dubai final on hard. Thomas Muster extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-04 | Davis Cup G1 QF: AUT vs CRO | RR | clay | Goran Ivanisevic | 6-7(5) 7-5 6-7(5) 6-2 7-5 |
| 1997-01-13 | Australian Open | QF | hard | Thomas Muster | 6-4 6-2 6-3 |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (129 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.