Martin Stepanek defeated Tomas Cibulec 6-4 6-4 in the Czech Republic Masters 3 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Tomas Cibulec came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Martin Stepanek claimed a first win over Tomas Cibulec in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-20 | Czech Republic Masters 2 | QF | carpet | Tomas Cibulec | 3-6 7-6 6-4 |