Robert Tucker defeated Roman Kukal 3-6 6-3 6-1 in the New Zealand Masters 1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Roman Kukal came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Robert Tucker claimed a first win over Roman Kukal in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-07 | New Zealand Masters 4 | QF | hard | Roman Kukal | 6-4 7-5 |