Robert Tucker defeated Alistair Hunt 6-4 6-4 in the New Zealand Masters 1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Alistair Hunt came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Robert Tucker claimed a first win over Alistair Hunt in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-10 | Australia 2 Masters 4 | R16 | hard | Alistair Hunt | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1997-03-02 | Australia 1 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Alistair Hunt | 6-3 7-6 |
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