Kenneth Carlsen defeated Alistair Hunt 6-1 6-3 in the Auckland round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Kenneth Carlsen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's final. Kenneth Carlsen extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-06 | Auckland | R32 | hard | Kenneth Carlsen | 4-6 6-1 6-3 |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. Small sample — read as indicative. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 2). ATP, WTA & Challenger.