Damien Roberts defeated Oren Motevassel 4-6 6-3 7-6 in the USA F4 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Oren Motevassel came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Damien Roberts claimed a first win over Oren Motevassel in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-25 | Central Africa Masters 2 | SF | hard | Oren Motevassel | 7-6 6-4 |
| 1996-10-26 | Central Africa Masters 2 | F | hard | Oren Motevassel | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1996-10-26 | Central Africa Masters 3 | R32 | hard | Oren Motevassel | 6-3 6-3 |