Branislav Galik defeated Pavel Riha 6-1 6-4 in the Czech Republic Masters 3 final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Pavel Riha came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Branislav Galik claimed a first win over Pavel Riha in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-20 | Czech Republic Masters 3 | R16 | carpet | Pavel Riha | 2-6 6-3 6-4 |