Michal Tabara defeated Branislav Galik 6-3 6-1 in the Czech Republic Masters 4 final on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Branislav Galik came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Michal Tabara claimed a first win over Branislav Galik in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-03 | Portugal 1 Masters 2 | QF | clay | Branislav Galik | 6-1 3-6 6-4 |
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