Marq Foster defeated Eric Taino 7-6 1-6 7-6 in the USA F17 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Eric Taino came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Marq Foster had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 8 on hard. Marq Foster claimed a first win over Eric Taino in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-14 | USA 7 Masters 3 | QF | hard | Eric Taino | 6-4 6-1 |
| 1996-09-06 | USA 5 Masters 3 | R64 | hard | Eric Taino | 6-4 2-6 6-1 |
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