Harel Levy defeated Kobi Ziv 6-1 6-4 in the Israel 2 Masters 1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kobi Ziv came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, but Harel Levy had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 7 on hard. Harel Levy claimed a first win over Kobi Ziv in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-01 | Israel 2 Masters 4 | QF | hard | Kobi Ziv | 6-3 3-6 6-4 |
| 1996-09-14 | Greece 3 Masters 4 | QF | carpet | Kobi Ziv | 6-3 1-6 6-1 |
| 1996-07-08 | China Masters 2 | R16 | hard | Kobi Ziv | 7-5 6-1 |
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