Alexandre Strambini defeated Massimo Bertolini 6-7 6-4 7-5 in the Switzerland 2 Masters 2 qualifying round on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Massimo Bertolini came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alexandre Strambini claimed a first win over Massimo Bertolini in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Strambini A. came through in three sets.
Carpet: Strambini A. leads 1–0 · Hard: Bertolini M. leads 1–0
Alexandre Strambini beat Massimo Bertolini 6-7 6-4 7-5. Umpiry, "Alexandre Strambini vs Massimo Bertolini — Switzerland 2 Masters 2 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-10-18/bertolini-vs-strambini-switzerland-2-masters-2-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 18 October 1997).