Noam Okun defeated Jim Thomas 6-4 6-4 in the Tashkent qualifying round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jim Thomas came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Noam Okun had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 5 on hard. Noam Okun claimed a first win over Jim Thomas in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-04 | Central America Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Jim Thomas | 6-4 6-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (61 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