Sandro Della Piana defeated Kornel Bardoczky 2-6 6-4 7-6 in the Egypt 3 Masters 1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Kornel Bardoczky came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Sandro Della Piana claimed a first win over Kornel Bardoczky in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-15 | Egypt 3 Masters 3 | R16 | clay | Kornel Bardoczky | 6-2 7-6 |