Lionel Barthez defeated Gerald Mandl 6-3 3-6 7-6 in the Italy 1 Masters 2 round of 16 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Lionel Barthez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Lionel Barthez extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Barthez L. came through in three sets.
Lionel Barthez beat Gerald Mandl 6-3 3-6 7-6. Umpiry, "Lionel Barthez vs Gerald Mandl — Italy 1 Masters 2 Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-04/barthez-vs-mandl-italy-1-masters-2-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 4 January 1997).