Mathias Hellstrom defeated Tapio Nurminen 7-6 6-4 in the Baltic Masters 2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Tapio Nurminen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mathias Hellstrom claimed a first win over Tapio Nurminen in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Hellstrom M. took it in straight sets.
Clay: Hellstrom M. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Nurminen T. leads 1–0
Mathias Hellstrom beat Tapio Nurminen 7-6 6-4. Umpiry, "Mathias Hellstrom vs Tapio Nurminen — Baltic Masters 2 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-07-26/hellstrom-vs-nurminen-baltic-masters-2-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 26 July 1997).