Karim Alami defeated Goran Ivanisevic 6-2 6-3 in the Barcelona round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Goran Ivanisevic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Karim Alami had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 4 on clay. Karim Alami claimed a first win over Goran Ivanisevic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-02-07 | Davis Cup G1 R1: CRO vs MAR | RR | carpet | Goran Ivanisevic | 6-2 7-5 |
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 (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.