Filip Kascak defeated Rene Hanak 6-3 5-7 7-5 in the Slovak Republic Masters 1 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Rene Hanak came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Filip Kascak had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 8 on clay. Filip Kascak claimed a first win over Rene Hanak in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-19 | Slovak Republic Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Rene Hanak | 7-5 6-4 |