Frantisek Babej defeated Vladimir Platenik 6-1 6-0 in the Slovenia F1 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Vladimir Platenik came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Frantisek Babej claimed a first win over Vladimir Platenik in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-25 | Czech Republic Masters 1 | R32 | carpet | Vladimir Platenik | 6-4 4-6 7-6 |
| 1998-08-15 | Slovak Republic Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Vladimir Platenik | 7-6 2-6 6-3 |