Jeff Loehr defeated Marc Merry 7-5 6-3 in the USA F9 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Marc Merry came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Jeff Loehr had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 7 on hard. Jeff Loehr claimed a first win over Marc Merry in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-18 | USA 4 Masters 3 | QF | hard | Marc Merry | 6-4 6-2 |