Dominique Monami defeated Natalia Zvereva 6-3 3-6 6-2 in the Leipzig quarter-final on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Natalia Zvereva came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Dominique Monami claimed a first win over Natalia Zvereva in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-05-27 | Roland Garros | R128 | clay | Natalia Zvereva | 6-3 6-4 |