Yahiya Doumbia defeated Tapio Nurminen 6-4 6-3 in the Tunisia Masters 3 qualifying round 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 | SF | clay | Yahiya Doumbia | 6-4 3-6 6-4 |
| 1997-10-11 | Tunisia Masters 4 | F | clay | Yahiya Doumbia | 6-1 6-4 |
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