Tapio Nurminen defeated Laurent Bensadoun 6-3 6-4 in the Baltic Masters 1 round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Tapio Nurminen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Tapio Nurminen extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-11 | Tunisia Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Tapio Nurminen | 7-5 2-6 6-2 |
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