Igor Saric advanced when Ivica Ancic retired 3-2 in the Croatia F1 qualifying round. Igor Saric claimed a first win over Ivica Ancic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-05 | Croatia 1 Masters 3 | R16 | clay | Ivica Ancic | 6-4 6-1 |