Kyle Rudman defeated Punch Maleka 7-6 6-4 in the South Africa Masters 1 round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Kyle Rudman came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Kyle Rudman extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-25 | Central Africa Masters 1 | R32 | hard | Kyle Rudman | 6-7 6-4 6-4 |