Vaughan Snyman defeated Kamil Patel 2-6 7-6 6-3 in the Central Africa Masters 2 round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Vaughan Snyman came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Vaughan Snyman extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-25 | Central Africa Masters 3 | QF | hard | Vaughan Snyman | 3-6 6-1 7-6 |