Vladimir Pavicevic defeated Dejan Petrovic 6-2 6-1 in the Serbia & Montenegro 1 1 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Dejan Petrovic came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Vladimir Pavicevic claimed a first win over Dejan Petrovic in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-09 | Yugoslavia 2 Masters 4 | QF | clay | Dejan Petrovic | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1996-08-10 | Yugoslavia 2 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Dejan Petrovic | 7-5 6-4 |