Vaclav Roubicek defeated Radek Stepanek 1-6 6-3 6-3 in the Croatia 4 Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Radek Stepanek came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Vaclav Roubicek claimed a first win over Radek Stepanek in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-09 | Croatia 4 Masters 1 | SF | clay | Radek Stepanek | 6-4 6-4 |
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