Janne Ojala defeated Laurent Bensadoun 6-3 6-2 in the Baltic Masters 4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Laurent Bensadoun came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Janne Ojala had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on clay. Janne Ojala claimed a first win over Laurent Bensadoun in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-11 | Tunisia Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Laurent Bensadoun | 6-3 2-6 6-3 |