Dan Hanegby defeated Ofer Sela 3-6 6-2 6-4 in the Israel 1 Masters 3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ofer Sela came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Dan Hanegby claimed a first win over Ofer Sela in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-01 | Israel 2 Masters 4 | R16 | hard | Ofer Sela | 6-2 7-6 |