Frantisek Babej defeated Henrik Kula 3-6 6-0 6-4 in the Slovak Republic Masters 4 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Henrik Kula came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Frantisek Babej had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on clay. Frantisek Babej claimed a first win over Henrik Kula in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Babej F. came through in three sets.
Frantisek Babej beat Henrik Kula 3-6 6-0 6-4. Umpiry, "Frantisek Babej vs Henrik Kula — Slovak Republic Masters 4 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1999-08-16/babej-vs-kula-slovak-republic-masters-4-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 16 August 1999).