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 2–0, 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 three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Levy H. took it in straight sets.
Hard: level 1–1 · Carpet: Ziv K. leads 1–0
Harel Levy beat Kobi Ziv 6-1 6-4. Umpiry, "Harel Levy vs Kobi Ziv — Israel 2 Masters 1 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-11-01/levy-vs-ziv-israel-2-masters-1-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 1 November 1997).