Shaun Rudman defeated Michael White 6-2 6-2 in the South Africa 2 Masters 3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Michael White came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Shaun Rudman claimed a first win over Michael White in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-25 | Central Africa Masters 3 | R32 | hard | Michael White | 6-4 6-2 |