Branislav Galik defeated Michal Tabara 6-1 3-6 6-4 in the Portugal 1 Masters 2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Michal Tabara came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Branislav Galik claimed a first win over Michal Tabara in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-20 | Czech Republic Masters 4 | F | carpet | Michal Tabara | 6-3 6-1 |
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