Massimo Bertolini defeated Gerald Mandl 6-3 7-6 in the France 2 Masters 4 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Gerald Mandl came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Massimo Bertolini claimed a first win over Gerald Mandl in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-04 | Italy 1 Masters 4 | R32 | carpet | Gerald Mandl | 7-6 6-4 |
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