Boris Borgula defeated Giorgio Galimberti 6-3 4-6 6-0 in the Croatia F1 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Giorgio Galimberti came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, but Boris Borgula had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. Boris Borgula claimed a first win over Giorgio Galimberti in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-05 | Indonesia Masters 1 | SF | hard | Giorgio Galimberti | 7-6 6-1 |
| 1996-10-05 | Indonesia Masters 2 | F | hard | Giorgio Galimberti | 4-6 6-1 6-2 |
| 1996-10-05 | Indonesia Masters 4 | R16 | hard | Giorgio Galimberti | 6-4 7-6 |
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