Cedric Pioline defeated Johan Van Herck 6-3 6-4 in the St. Petersburg round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Johan Van Herck came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Cedric Pioline claimed a first win over Johan Van Herck in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-19 | Davis Cup WG PO: BEL vs FRA | RR | clay | Johan Van Herck | 4-6 2-6 7-5 4-1 RET |
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