Filippo Veglio defeated Alexandre Strambini 6-1 6-2 in the Switzerland Masters 3 round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Alexandre Strambini came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Filippo Veglio narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-18 | Switzerland 2 Masters 2 | SF | carpet | Filippo Veglio | 7-6 6-3 |
| 1997-10-18 | Switzerland 2 Masters 4 | F | carpet | Alexandre Strambini | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1997-03-08 | France 3 Masters 3 | R32 | carpet | Alexandre Strambini | 6-4 6-3 |