Paul Hanley defeated Mark Thompson 6-2 6-1 in the Australia 1 Masters 2 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mark Thompson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Paul Hanley claimed a first win over Mark Thompson in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | Indonesia Masters 3 | R32 | hard | Mark Thompson | 6-2 6-0 |
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