Martin Spottl defeated Thomas Strengberger S597 3-6 6-4 6-2 in the Austria 2 Masters 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Thomas Strengberger S597 came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Martin Spottl had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on clay. Martin Spottl claimed a first win over Thomas Strengberger S597 in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Spottl M. came through in three sets.
Martin Spottl beat Thomas Strengberger S597 3-6 6-4 6-2. Umpiry, "Martin Spottl vs Thomas Strengberger S597 — Austria 2 Masters 2 Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-06-23/s597-vs-spottl-austria-2-masters-2-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 23 June 1997).