Magnus Larsson defeated Nicklas Timfjord 6-4 6-4 in the Stockholm q16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Magnus Larsson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Magnus Larsson extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Bastad | R32 | clay | Magnus Larsson | 6-3 6-2 |
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