Yves Allegro defeated Jeff Coetzee 6-2 6-4 in the Ireland F2 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Jeff Coetzee came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Yves Allegro claimed a first win over Jeff Coetzee in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-22 | South Africa Masters 1 | R16 | hard | Jeff Coetzee | 6-1 3-6 6-3 |
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