Yahiya Doumbia defeated Rodolphe Mouveau 6-2 4-6 6-4 in the Iran Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Yahiya Doumbia came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Yahiya Doumbia extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-11 | Tunisia Masters 1 | R16 | clay | Yahiya Doumbia | 6-2 6-0 |
| 1997-08-16 | Iran Masters 1 | R16 | clay | Yahiya Doumbia | 7-5 6-4 |