David Miketa defeated Pavel Riha 6-4 6-3 in the Slovak Rep F5 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Pavel Riha came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. David Miketa claimed a first win over Pavel Riha in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-20 | Czech Republic Masters 2 | R32 | carpet | Pavel Riha | 7-6 3-6 6-4 |