Mario Tudor defeated Ivica Ancic 6-3 6-1 in the Croatia F5 qualifying round on clay. Mario Tudor extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-09 | Croatia 4 Masters 1 | QF | clay | Ivica Ancic | 4-6 7-6 6-4 |
| 1997-08-09 | Croatia 4 Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Mario Tudor | 1-6 6-2 6-4 |