Markus Hipfl defeated Thomas Strengberger S597 6-4 6-4 in the Austria 2 Masters 4 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Thomas Strengberger S597 came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Markus Hipfl narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-23 | Austria 2 Masters 3 | F | clay | Thomas Strengberger S597 | 6-2 7-6 |
| 1996-06-08 | Austria 2 Masters 3 | QF | clay | Thomas Strengberger S597 | 7-5 7-6 |
| 1996-06-08 | Austria 2 Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Markus Hipfl | 6-4 6-4 |
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