Simon Aspelin defeated Jim Thomas 6-4 6-4 in the USA 7 Masters 2 final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jim Thomas came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Simon Aspelin had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 5 on hard. Simon Aspelin claimed a first win over Jim Thomas in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Aspelin S. took it in straight sets.
Simon Aspelin beat Jim Thomas 6-4 6-4. Umpiry, "Simon Aspelin vs Jim Thomas — USA 7 Masters 2 Final", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-11-14/aspelin-vs-thomas-usa-7-masters-2-f?utm_source=cite (as of 14 November 1997).