Petr Kovacka defeated Leos Friedl 6-7 6-2 7-5 in the Czech Republic Masters 3 round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Leos Friedl came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Petr Kovacka claimed a first win over Leos Friedl in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-12 | Slovenia Masters 3 | R16 | clay | Leos Friedl | 6-4 2-6 6-2 |
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