Vaughan Snyman defeated Wynn Criswell 3-6 7-6 6-3 in the USA 5 Masters 3 round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Wynn Criswell came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Vaughan Snyman claimed a first win over Wynn Criswell in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-18 | USA 4 Masters 1 | R32 | hard | Wynn Criswell | 6-3 6-1 |