Scott Gessner defeated Tom Vanhoudt 5-7 6-3 6-4 in the Spain 1 Masters 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Tom Vanhoudt came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Scott Gessner claimed a first win over Tom Vanhoudt in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-13 | Germany 1 Masters 3 | R16 | clay | Tom Vanhoudt | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1997-04-13 | Germany 1 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Tom Vanhoudt | 6-3 6-3 |