Goran Oresic defeated Ivan Ljubicic 4-6 6-4 7-5 in the Italy 6 Masters 1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ivan Ljubicic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Goran Oresic claimed a first win over Ivan Ljubicic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-03 | Croatia 2 Masters 2 | R16 | clay | Ivan Ljubicic | 6-4 6-3 |
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