Igor Kornienko defeated Oliver Johl 6-4 7-6 in the Germany 1 Masters 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Oliver Johl came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Igor Kornienko had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 9 on clay. Igor Kornienko claimed a first win over Oliver Johl in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-19 | Germany 2 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Oliver Johl | 6-4 6-4 |
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