Filip Kascak defeated Tomas Catar 6-2 6-2 in the Slovak Republic Masters 1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Tomas Catar came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Filip Kascak had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 10 on clay. Filip Kascak claimed a first win over Tomas Catar in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Kascak F. took it in straight sets.
Filip Kascak beat Tomas Catar 6-2 6-2. Umpiry, "Filip Kascak vs Tomas Catar — Slovak Republic Masters 1 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-08-18/catar-vs-kascak-slovak-republic-masters-1-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 18 August 1997).