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