Bora Celiscak defeated Ivica Ancic 7-5 7-5 in the Croatia F4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ivica Ancic came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Bora Celiscak claimed a first win over Ivica Ancic in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-09 | Croatia 4 Masters 3 | QF | clay | Ivica Ancic | 6-3 3-6 6-0 |
| 1996-06-15 | Croatia 2 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Ivica Ancic | 6-4 6-2 |