Martin Hromec defeated Mihail Kanev 3-6 7-5 6-4 in the Yugoslavia F5 round of 32 on clay. Martin Hromec extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-31 | Yugoslavia Macedonia Masters 1 | F | clay | Martin Hromec | 7-5 6-2 |
| 1997-05-31 | Yugoslavia Macedonia Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Mihail Kanev | 7-6 6-2 |