Kornel Bardoczky defeated Henrik Kula 7-5 3-6 6-4 in the Slovak Rep F3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Henrik Kula came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Kornel Bardoczky had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on clay. Kornel Bardoczky claimed a first win over Henrik Kula in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-12 | Hungary Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Henrik Kula | 4-6 6-1 7-6 |