Mirja Wagner defeated Vera Zhukovets 6-2 6-4 in the Jurmala 10K qualifying round on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Vera Zhukovets came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mirja Wagner claimed a first win over Vera Zhukovets in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-14 | Siauliai 10K | SF | carpet | Vera Zhukovets | 6-3 6-4 |