Nikos Rovas defeated Nikola Gnjatovic 7-5 7-6 in the Yugoslavia 2 Masters 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Nikola Gnjatovic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Nikos Rovas had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 6 on clay. Nikos Rovas claimed a first win over Nikola Gnjatovic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-09 | Yugoslavia 2 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Nikola Gnjatovic | 7-6 7-6 |
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