Jiri Vanek defeated Vaclav Roubicek 6-3 2-6 6-3 in the Egypt 1 Masters 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Vaclav Roubicek came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jiri Vanek claimed a first win over Vaclav Roubicek in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-03 | Portugal 1 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Vaclav Roubicek | 7-6 6-2 |
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