Frantisek Cermak defeated Jiri Vanek 3-6 6-1 6-4 in the Germany F2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jiri Vanek came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Frantisek Cermak claimed a first win over Jiri Vanek in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-03-22 | Egypt 1 Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Jiri Vanek | 6-3 4-6 6-2 |
| 1996-10-14 | Czech Moravian Masters 2 | QF | carpet | Jiri Vanek | 7-6 6-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (24 vs 183). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About