Tapio Nurminen defeated Mikael Maatta 6-1 6-4 in the Finland F2 round of 16 on clay. Tapio Nurminen extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-31 | Finland Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Tapio Nurminen | 7-6 3-6 7-6 |
| 1996-06-01 | Finland Masters 2 | R16 | clay | Mikael Maatta | 6-4 6-4 |