Ivan Ljubicic defeated Goran Oresic 6-4 6-3 in the Croatia 2 Masters 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Goran Oresic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ivan Ljubicic claimed a first win over Goran Oresic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-04 | Italy 6 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Goran Oresic | 4-6 6-4 7-5 |
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