Raemon Sluiter defeated Martin Verkerk 3-6 6-4 7-6 in the Rotterdam round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Martin Verkerk came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Raemon Sluiter claimed a first win over Martin Verkerk in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-16 | Netherlands Masters 2 | QF | clay | Martin Verkerk | 6-4 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (137 vs 97). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About