Robert Tucker defeated Patrick Gottesleben 6-4 7-6 in the Canada Masters 3 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Patrick Gottesleben came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Robert Tucker claimed a first win over Patrick Gottesleben in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-08 | Canada Masters 2 | QF | hard | Patrick Gottesleben | 6-2 7-5 |