Mathias Hellstrom defeated Johan Hede 6-1 7-6 in the Norway F1 qualifying round on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Johan Hede came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mathias Hellstrom claimed a first win over Johan Hede in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-08 | Sweden Masters 1 | QF | carpet | Johan Hede | 6-2 6-4 |
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