Branislav Galik defeated Petr Pala 6-2 6-1 in the Slovak Republic Masters 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Petr Pala came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Branislav Galik claimed a first win over Petr Pala in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-20 | Czech Republic Masters 1 | R16 | carpet | Petr Pala | 6-3 6-2 |