Edwin Kempes defeated Tomas Behrend 6-3 1-6 6-1 in the Netherlands Masters 1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Tomas Behrend came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Edwin Kempes claimed a first win over Tomas Behrend in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Kempes E. came through in three sets.
Edwin Kempes beat Tomas Behrend 6-3 1-6 6-1. Umpiry, "Edwin Kempes vs Tomas Behrend — Netherlands Masters 1 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-06-16/behrend-vs-kempes-netherlands-masters-1-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 16 June 1997).