Valentin Sanon defeated Justin Bower 6-2 6-2 in the Central Africa Masters 1 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Justin Bower came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Valentin Sanon claimed a first win over Justin Bower in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-25 | Central Africa Masters 3 | R16 | hard | Justin Bower | 6-3 6-4 |
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