Gerald Fauser defeated Cyril Buscaglione 7-6 7-5 in the Germany 1 Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Cyril Buscaglione came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Gerald Fauser claimed a first win over Cyril Buscaglione in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-13 | Germany 1 Masters 1 | QF | clay | Cyril Buscaglione | 6-2 6-1 |