Thomas Strengberger S597 defeated Markus Hipfl 6-2 7-6 in the Austria 2 Masters 3 final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Markus Hipfl came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Thomas Strengberger S597 narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-23 | Austria 2 Masters 4 | SF | clay | Markus Hipfl | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1996-06-08 | Austria 2 Masters 3 | QF | clay | Thomas Strengberger S597 | 7-5 7-6 |
| 1996-06-08 | Austria 2 Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Markus Hipfl | 6-4 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.