Jim Courier defeated Goran Ivanisevic 7-6 6-2 in the Cincinnati Masters round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Jim Courier came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 64. Jim Courier extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-21 | Los Angeles | SF | hard | Jim Courier | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1997-03-17 | Miami Masters | QF | hard | Jim Courier | 6-2 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 (57 vs 154). ATP, WTA & Challenger.