Milan Smejda defeated Petr Dezort 6-1 3-6 7-6 in the Austria 1 Masters 3 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Petr Dezort came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Milan Smejda claimed a first win over Petr Dezort in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-03-22 | Egypt 1 Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Petr Dezort | 3-6 6-1 6-4 |