Mikael Tillstrom defeated Wayne Ferreira 7-6 2-6 6-3 in the San Jose semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Wayne Ferreira came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Mikael Tillstrom had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 9 on hard. Mikael Tillstrom claimed a first win over Wayne Ferreira in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-26 | Roland Garros | R128 | clay | Wayne Ferreira | 6-7(1) 7-6(3) 6-7(1) 6-3 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 (32 vs 199). ATP, WTA & Challenger.