Nicolas Kischkewitz defeated Igor Saric 6-4 6-0 in the Italy 6 Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Igor Saric came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Nicolas Kischkewitz had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 9 on clay. Nicolas Kischkewitz claimed a first win over Igor Saric in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-02 | Italy 5 Masters 1 | SF | clay | Igor Saric | 6-3 7-5 |