Mihail Kanev defeated Relja Fiser Dulic 4-6 7-5 6-2 in the Yugoslavia Macedonia Masters 4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Relja Fiser Dulic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mihail Kanev claimed a first win over Relja Fiser Dulic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-31 | Yugoslavia Macedonia Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Relja Fiser Dulic | 6-2 5-7 7-5 |