Evgeni Mikheev defeated Denis Yakimenko 6-1 7-5 in the Uzbekistan Masters 1 round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Evgeni Mikheev came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Evgeni Mikheev extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-20 | Uzbekistan Masters 4 | QF | hard | Evgeni Mikheev | 6-4 6-2 |