Arnaud Clement defeated Patrick Rafter 7-6 7-6 in the Lyon final on clay. The result followed the form book — Arnaud Clement came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Arnaud Clement extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-13 | Lyon | R32 | clay | Arnaud Clement | 6-3 7-6(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 (200 vs 107). ATP, WTA & Challenger.