Valentin Sanon defeated Oren Motevassel 7-5 6-0 in the Central Africa Masters 4 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Oren Motevassel came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Valentin Sanon claimed a first win over Oren Motevassel in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-25 | Central Africa Masters 1 | SF | hard | Oren Motevassel | 6-3 6-4 |
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