Joseph Sirianni defeated Andrew Painter 7-6 7-6 in the Australia 3 Masters 4 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Andrew Painter came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Joseph Sirianni claimed a first win over Andrew Painter in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-07 | New Zealand Masters 4 | R32 | hard | Andrew Painter | 6-4 6-1 |
| 1996-09-22 | Australia 2 Masters 2 | R32 | hard | Andrew Painter | 6-3 6-3 |
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