Vadim Kutsenko advanced when Jerome Loustalot retired 7-5 3-6 3-0 in the Uzbekistan Masters 2 qualifying round. Vadim Kutsenko claimed a first win over Jerome Loustalot in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Kutsenko V. advanced when Loustalot J. retired.
Hard: Kutsenko V. leads 1–0 · Clay: Loustalot J. leads 2–0
Vadim Kutsenko beat Jerome Loustalot 7-5 3-6 3-0 after Jerome Loustalot retired. Umpiry, "Vadim Kutsenko vs Jerome Loustalot — Uzbekistan Masters 2 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-09-20/kutsenko-vs-loustalot-uzbekistan-masters-2-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 20 September 1997).