Marc Rosset defeated Sargis Sargsian 6-3 6-4 in the Moscow round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Marc Rosset came in defending last year's semi-final. Marc Rosset extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-11 | New Haven | R64 | hard | Sargis Sargsian | 4-6 6-1 6-3 |
| 1997-05-19 | St. Poelten | R32 | clay | Marc Rosset | 6-2 4-6 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 (187 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.