Noam Behr defeated Jim Thomas 6-2 6-4 in the Hong Kong q16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jim Thomas came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Noam Behr had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on hard. Noam Behr claimed a first win over Jim Thomas in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-02-08 | Israel 1 Masters 2 | QF | hard | Jim Thomas | 6-7 7-5 6-3 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (9 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