Patrick Rafter defeated Lionel Roux 7-6 6-7 6-3 in the Los Angeles round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Patrick Rafter came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16. Patrick Rafter extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | US Open | R32 | hard | Patrick Rafter | 6-1 6-1 6-2 |
| 1994-05-23 | Roland Garros | R64 | clay | Patrick Rafter | 6-2 6-4 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 77). 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. About