Alexi Filippov defeated Alessandro Tombolini 6-4 6-3 in the Belarus Russia Masters 3 round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Alexi Filippov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alexi Filippov extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-20 | Belarus Russia Masters 2 | R16 | hard | Alexi Filippov | 6-2 6-4 |