Tapio Nurminen defeated Vaclav Roubicek 6-2 6-2 in the Egypt 3 Masters 2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Vaclav Roubicek came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Tapio Nurminen claimed a first win over Vaclav Roubicek in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Nurminen T. took it in straight sets.
Tapio Nurminen beat Vaclav Roubicek 6-2 6-2. Umpiry, "Tapio Nurminen vs Vaclav Roubicek — Egypt 3 Masters 2 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-11-15/nurminen-vs-roubicek-egypt-3-masters-2-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 15 November 1997).