Bill Behrens defeated Frederic Niemeyer 6-4 6-3 in the USA 6 Masters 1 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Frederic Niemeyer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Bill Behrens claimed a first win over Frederic Niemeyer in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-10 | USA 6 Masters 3 | F | hard | Frederic Niemeyer | 6-2 7-6 |
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