Cyril Buscaglione defeated Gerald Fauser 6-2 6-1 in the Germany 1 Masters 1 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gerald Fauser came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Cyril Buscaglione had been the form player, winning 7 of their last 10 on clay. Cyril Buscaglione claimed a first win over Gerald Fauser in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-13 | Germany 1 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Gerald Fauser | 7-6 7-5 |