Hendrik Dreekmann defeated Boris Becker 6-3 5-7 7-6 in the Halle round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Boris Becker came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's semi-final. Hendrik Dreekmann claimed a first win over Boris Becker in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-09 | Halle | R16 | grass | Boris Becker | 6-3 6-4 |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (58 vs 40). ATP, WTA & Challenger.