Vaughan Snyman defeated Kamil Patel 3-6 6-1 7-6 in the Central Africa Masters 3 qualifying round 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 2 | R16 | hard | Vaughan Snyman | 2-6 7-6 6-3 |