Julian Knowle defeated Branislav Galik 6-3 6-4 in the France 2 Masters 4 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Branislav Galik came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Julian Knowle claimed a first win over Branislav Galik in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-02-08 | Austria 1 Masters 2 | QF | carpet | Branislav Galik | 6-3 6-2 |
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