Victor Ivanchev defeated Vladimir Pavicevic 6-2 6-4 in the Yugoslavia F6 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Vladimir Pavicevic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Victor Ivanchev claimed a first win over Vladimir Pavicevic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-09 | Yugoslavia 2 Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Vladimir Pavicevic | 6-4 1-6 6-0 |