Dimitri Poliakov defeated Timothy Aerts 6-4 6-2 in the Ukraine Masters 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Timothy Aerts came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Dimitri Poliakov claimed a first win over Timothy Aerts in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-01 | Ukraine Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Timothy Aerts | 6-2 7-5 |