Thomas Buchmayer defeated Gerald Mandl 6-3 6-2 in the Austria 1 Masters 4 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gerald Mandl came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Thomas Buchmayer had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on clay. Thomas Buchmayer claimed a first win over Gerald Mandl in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-02-08 | Austria 1 Masters 4 | R32 | carpet | Gerald Mandl | 7-5 6-2 |
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