Kornel Bardoczky defeated Sandro Della Piana 6-2 7-6 in the Egypt 3 Masters 3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Sandro Della Piana came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Kornel Bardoczky had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on clay. Kornel Bardoczky claimed a first win over Sandro Della Piana in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-15 | Egypt 3 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Sandro Della Piana | 2-6 6-4 7-6 |