Jonathan Erlich defeated Lior Mor 7-5 6-4 in the Israel 2 Masters 2 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Lior Mor came in leading the head-to-head 5–3, but Jonathan Erlich had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on hard. Jonathan Erlich narrowed the head-to-head to 5–4.
Erlich J. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Erlich J. leads 4–2 · Clay: Mor L. leads 2–0 · Carpet: Mor L. leads 1–0
Jonathan Erlich beat Lior Mor 7-5 6-4. Umpiry, "Jonathan Erlich vs Lior Mor — Israel 2 Masters 2 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-11-01/erlich-vs-mor-israel-2-masters-2-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 1 November 1997).