Marq Foster defeated Doug Root 6-7 7-6 7-6 in the USA F24 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Doug Root came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Marq Foster had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 10 on hard. Marq Foster claimed a first win over Doug Root in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-18 | USA 4 Masters 3 | R32 | hard | Doug Root | 7-6 6-4 |