Jim Thomas defeated Simon Aspelin 6-2 6-2 in the USA 6 Masters 4 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Simon Aspelin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jim Thomas claimed a first win over Simon Aspelin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-14 | USA 7 Masters 2 | F | hard | Simon Aspelin | 6-4 6-4 |
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