Shaun Rudman defeated Niko Karagiannis 3-6 6-3 6-4 in the South Africa Masters 4 round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Shaun Rudman came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Shaun Rudman extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-25 | Central Africa Masters 2 | R32 | hard | Shaun Rudman | 6-4 7-5 |