Patrick Rafter defeated Paul Haarhuis 4-6 7-6 6-3 in the s Hertogenbosch round of 32 on grass. The result followed the form book — Patrick Rafter came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending the title. Patrick Rafter extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-06 | Sydney Outdoor | R16 | hard | Patrick Rafter | 6-7(5) 7-5 7-6(2) |
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 (157 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.