Kresimir Ritz defeated Alex Bose 3-6 6-1 6-4 in the Slovenia Masters 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alex Bose came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Kresimir Ritz claimed a first win over Alex Bose in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-12 | Slovenia Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Alex Bose | 6-2 6-1 |