Ofer Sela defeated David Draper 6-2 6-4 in the USA 4 Masters 2 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — David Draper came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Ofer Sela had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on hard. Ofer Sela claimed a first win over David Draper in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Sela O. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Sela O. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Draper D. leads 1–0
Ofer Sela beat David Draper 6-2 6-4. Umpiry, "Ofer Sela vs David Draper — USA 4 Masters 2 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-07-18/draper-vs-sela-usa-4-masters-2-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 18 July 1997).