Mark Woodforde defeated Kenneth Carlsen 4-6 6-2 6-3 in the Singapore quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kenneth Carlsen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Mark Woodforde claimed a first win over Kenneth Carlsen in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-29 | Beijing | R32 | hard | Kenneth Carlsen | 6-4 7-6(3) |
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 (88 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.