Leos Friedl defeated Tomas Zib 7-6 6-4 in the Czech Republic Masters 4 qualifying round on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Tomas Zib came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Leos Friedl claimed a first win over Tomas Zib in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Friedl L. took it in straight sets.
Carpet: Friedl L. leads 1–0 · Clay: Zib T. leads 1–0
Leos Friedl beat Tomas Zib 7-6 6-4. Umpiry, "Leos Friedl vs Tomas Zib — Czech Republic Masters 4 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-10-20/friedl-vs-zib-czech-republic-masters-4-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 20 October 1997).