Mehdi Tahiri defeated Justin Bower 7-5 7-6 in the MAR vs RSA round robin on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Justin Bower came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mehdi Tahiri claimed a first win over Justin Bower in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-22 | South Africa Masters 3 | R32 | hard | Justin Bower | 6-4 5-2 |
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