Jean Noel Grinda defeated Kobi Ziv 6-4 7-6 in the Greece 3 Masters 1 round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Kobi Ziv came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jean Noel Grinda claimed a first win over Kobi Ziv in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-14 | Greece 3 Masters 4 | R32 | carpet | Kobi Ziv | 4-6 6-3 6-4 |