Sergi Bruguera defeated Marcelo Rios 2-6 7-6 6-4 in the Hong Kong round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Marcelo Rios came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Sergi Bruguera claimed a first win over Marcelo Rios in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | US Open | R16 | hard | Marcelo Rios | 7-5 6-2 6-4 |
| 1997-02-10 | Marseille | SF | hard | Marcelo Rios | 6-3 6-7(3) 6-4 |
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 (71 vs 165). ATP, WTA & Challenger.