Tom Spinks defeated Vaughan Snyman 6-1 7-6 in the Great Britain Masters 1 round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Vaughan Snyman came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Tom Spinks claimed a first win over Vaughan Snyman in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-21 | Great Britain 2 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Vaughan Snyman | 4-6 6-4 6-4 |
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