Ivica Ancic defeated Goran Oresic 6-2 6-7 6-1 in the Croatia 2 Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Goran Oresic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ivica Ancic claimed a first win over Goran Oresic in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Ancic I. came through in three sets.
Ivica Ancic beat Goran Oresic 6-2 6-7 6-1. Umpiry, "Ivica Ancic vs Goran Oresic — Croatia 2 Masters 4 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-05-03/ancic-vs-oresic-croatia-2-masters-4-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 3 May 1997).