Rene Hanak defeated Petr Dezort 7-5 6-3 in the Slovak Republic Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Petr Dezort came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Rene Hanak had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 8 on clay. Rene Hanak claimed a first win over Petr Dezort in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-02-08 | Austria 1 Masters 2 | R32 | carpet | Petr Dezort | 1-6 7-6 7-6 |