Timothy Aerts defeated Thierry Massa 1-6 7-6 6-4 in the Italy 4 Masters 3 round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Timothy Aerts came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Timothy Aerts extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-02 | Belgium Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Timothy Aerts | 6-2 6-3 |
| 1997-08-02 | Belgium Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Timothy Aerts | 6-4 3-6 6-4 |