Ivo Karlovic defeated Andrej Krasevec 6-2 7-5 in the Croatia F5 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrej Krasevec came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ivo Karlovic claimed a first win over Andrej Krasevec in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-05 | Croatia 1 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Andrej Krasevec | 7-6 6-4 |
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