Rainer Schuettler defeated Gaston Etlis 7-6 6-1 in the Chennai round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Rainer Schuettler came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Rainer Schuettler extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-07 | Chennai | R16 | hard | Rainer Schuettler | 6-4 7-5 |
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 (200 vs 32). ATP, WTA & Challenger.