Herwig Ribitsch defeated Thomas Buchmayer 6-3 6-3 in the Austria 2 Masters 1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Thomas Buchmayer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Herwig Ribitsch claimed a first win over Thomas Buchmayer in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Ribitsch H. took it in straight sets.
Herwig Ribitsch beat Thomas Buchmayer 6-3 6-3. Umpiry, "Herwig Ribitsch vs Thomas Buchmayer — Austria 2 Masters 1 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-06-23/buchmayer-vs-ribitsch-austria-2-masters-1-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 23 June 1997).