Philippe Pech defeated Tomas Anzari 6-4 6-2 in the Italy 1 Masters 1 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Tomas Anzari came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Philippe Pech claimed a first win over Tomas Anzari in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-03-08 | France 3 Masters 4 | R16 | carpet | Tomas Anzari | 6-7 6-4 6-4 |