Rene Nicklisch defeated Jean Baptiste Perlant 6-4 6-1 in the Finland Masters 3 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jean Baptiste Perlant came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Rene Nicklisch claimed a first win over Jean Baptiste Perlant in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-13 | Germany 1 Masters 3 | F | clay | Jean Baptiste Perlant | 6-4 1-6 6-3 |
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