Blaz Trupej defeated Zeljko Krajan 6-4 5-7 6-3 in the Croatia F5 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Zeljko Krajan came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Blaz Trupej claimed a first win over Zeljko Krajan in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-14 | Croatia 3 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Zeljko Krajan | 6-4 6-3 |
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