Jan Hermansson defeated Eyal Erlich 6-3 6-2 in the Greece F3 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Eyal Erlich came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jan Hermansson claimed a first win over Eyal Erlich in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-04 | USA 1 Masters 1 | R32 | hard | Eyal Erlich | 7-6 6-2 |