Petr Kovacka defeated Boris Borgula 3-6 7-6 6-4 in the Slovenia F2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Boris Borgula came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Petr Kovacka claimed a first win over Boris Borgula in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-12 | Slovenia Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Boris Borgula | 6-1 5-7 6-2 |