Justin Bower defeated Vaughan Snyman 6-3 4-6 7-6 in the South Africa Masters 4 qualifying round on hard. Justin Bower extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-22 | South Africa Masters 3 | F | hard | Justin Bower | 6-3 7-6 |
| 1997-10-25 | Central Africa Masters 3 | SF | hard | Vaughan Snyman | 6-3 6-2 |
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