Martin Stepanek advanced when Rene Hanak retired 6-1 1-0 in the Slovak Republic Masters 1 semi-final. Martin Stepanek extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-20 | Czech Republic Masters 1 | R32 | carpet | Martin Stepanek | 6-3 6-2 |