James Shortall defeated Damien Roberts 7-5 7-6 in the Ireland F2 round of 32 on carpet. The result followed the form book — James Shortall came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. James Shortall extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-27 | Great Britain 3 Masters 4 | R32 | grass | James Shortall | 6-3 6-4 |