Martin Damm Sr defeated Richard Krajicek 3-6 7-6 6-4 in the s Hertogenbosch round of 16 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Richard Krajicek came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's quarter-final. Martin Damm Sr narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-04 | Cincinnati Masters | R32 | hard | Martin Damm Sr | 6-4 7-6(3) |
| 1997-06-16 | Rosmalen | QF | grass | Richard Krajicek | 7-6(2) 7-6(4) |
| 1997-03-03 | Rotterdam | R32 | hard | Richard Krajicek | 6-4 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
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