Alessandro Tombolini defeated Stefan Pircher 6-2 6-4 in the Tunisia Masters 1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Stefan Pircher came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alessandro Tombolini claimed a first win over Stefan Pircher in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-28 | Italy 4 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Stefan Pircher | 6-3 6-3 |