Vaughan Snyman defeated Justin Bower 6-3 6-2 in the Central Africa Masters 3 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Justin Bower came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Vaughan Snyman claimed a first win over Justin Bower in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-22 | South Africa Masters 3 | F | hard | Justin Bower | 6-3 7-6 |
| 1997-11-22 | South Africa Masters 4 | QF | hard | Justin Bower | 6-3 4-6 7-6 |
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