Jerome Golmard defeated Martin Damm Sr 3-6 6-3 6-3 in the Chennai semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Martin Damm Sr came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Jerome Golmard had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Jerome Golmard claimed a first win over Martin Damm Sr in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-11 | Indianapolis | R64 | hard | Martin Damm Sr | 6-1 6-1 |
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 (139 vs 40). ATP, WTA & Challenger.