Marcus Sarstrand defeated Rene Nicklisch 7-6 6-1 in the USA F8 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rene Nicklisch came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Marcus Sarstrand claimed a first win over Rene Nicklisch in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-31 | Finland Masters 3 | F | clay | Rene Nicklisch | 6-2 6-3 |
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