Emin Agaev defeated David Critchley 6-3 7-6 in the USA F22 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — David Critchley came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Emin Agaev claimed a first win over David Critchley in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-05 | USA 5 Masters 4 | R32 | hard | David Critchley | 6-4 7-6 |
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