Anna Karin Svensson defeated Hanna Katri Aalto 2-6 6-4 6-1 in the Bastad 10K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Hanna Katri Aalto came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Anna Karin Svensson claimed a first win over Hanna Katri Aalto in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-01-15 | Turku 10K | R16 | carpet | Hanna Katri Aalto | 6-4 7-5 |