Petr Dezort defeated Kobi Ziv 6-2 6-3 in the Egypt 1 Masters 1 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Kobi Ziv came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Petr Dezort claimed a first win over Kobi Ziv in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-12 | Hungary Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Kobi Ziv | 2-6 7-5 7-6 |