Fredrik Jonsson defeated Marcus Sarstrand 7-6 6-4 in the Bastad q16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Fredrik Jonsson came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16. Fredrik Jonsson extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-08 | Sweden Masters 3 | QF | carpet | Fredrik Jonsson | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1997-09-08 | Sweden Masters 4 | F | carpet | Fredrik Jonsson | 6-3 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (5 vs 1). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. Small sample — read as indicative. About