Eni Ghidirmic defeated Ivica Ancic 6-3 6-3 in the USA 7 Masters 4 round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ivica Ancic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Eni Ghidirmic claimed a first win over Ivica Ancic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-14 | USA 7 Masters 3 | R32 | hard | Ivica Ancic | 7-5 6-1 |