Bohdan Ulihrach defeated Patrick Rafter 3-6 6-4 6-3 in the Rome Masters round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Patrick Rafter came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's final. Bohdan Ulihrach claimed a first win over Patrick Rafter in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-18 | Long Island | R16 | hard | Patrick Rafter | 7-5 7-5 |
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 (190 vs 107). ATP, WTA & Challenger.