Rodolphe Gilbert defeated Regis Lavergne 6-1 4-6 6-3 in the Great Britain 2 Masters 1 final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Regis Lavergne came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Rodolphe Gilbert claimed a first win over Regis Lavergne in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Gilbert R. came through in three sets.
Rodolphe Gilbert beat Regis Lavergne 6-1 4-6 6-3. Umpiry, "Rodolphe Gilbert vs Regis Lavergne — Great Britain 2 Masters 1 Final", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-04-21/gilbert-vs-lavergne-great-britain-2-masters-1-f?utm_source=cite (as of 21 April 1997).