Martin Stepanek defeated Michal Tabara 6-1 6-3 in the Czech Republic Masters 2 round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Michal Tabara came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Martin Stepanek claimed a first win over Michal Tabara in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-20 | Czech Republic Masters 4 | R32 | carpet | Michal Tabara | 6-4 6-3 |
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