Martin Hromec defeated Johannes Unterberger 6-4 0-6 7-6 in the Israel 1 Masters 3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Johannes Unterberger came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Martin Hromec claimed a first win over Johannes Unterberger in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-04 | Italy 1 Masters 2 | R32 | carpet | Johannes Unterberger | 7-6 6-4 |