Eyal Erlich defeated Martin Verkerk 6-4 7-6 in the Great Britain F2 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Martin Verkerk came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Eyal Erlich claimed a first win over Martin Verkerk in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-11-02 | Israel 2 Masters 1 | R16 | hard | Martin Verkerk | 6-4 6-3 |
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