Thomas Buchmayer defeated Herwig Ribitsch 6-4 3-6 6-0 in the Austria 1 Masters 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Herwig Ribitsch came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Thomas Buchmayer claimed a first win over Herwig Ribitsch in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-23 | Austria 2 Masters 1 | SF | clay | Herwig Ribitsch | 6-3 6-3 |