Ivica Ancic defeated Ivan Cinkus 7-5 3-6 6-3 in the Croatia F1 round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Ivica Ancic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ivica Ancic extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-03 | Croatia 2 Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Ivica Ancic | 6-3 6-0 |