Rene Hanak defeated Branislav Galik 6-7 7-6 6-1 in the Slovak Republic Masters 4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Branislav Galik came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Rene Hanak claimed a first win over Branislav Galik in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-15 | Slovak Republic Masters 3 | QF | clay | Branislav Galik | 7-5 7-6 |
| 1992-08-24 | Czechoslovakia Masters 3 | QF | clay | Branislav Galik | 6-4 2-6 5-2 |