Javier Sanchez defeated Sergi Bruguera 7-6 6-2 in the Gstaad round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Sergi Bruguera came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Javier Sanchez claimed a first win over Sergi Bruguera in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-21 | Monte Carlo Masters | R64 | clay | Sergi Bruguera | 6-4 6-1 |
| 1997-02-24 | Milan | R16 | carpet | Sergi Bruguera | 6-4 6-0 |
| 1996-12-30 | Doha | R16 | hard | Sergi Bruguera | 6-0 6-1 |
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 (103 vs 180). ATP, WTA & Challenger.