Blaz Trupej defeated Igor Saric 6-1 6-4 in the Croatia 1 1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Igor Saric came in leading the head-to-head 5–0. Blaz Trupej claimed a first win over Igor Saric in six meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 5–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-15 | Croatia 2 Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Igor Saric | 6-4 7-5 |
| 1994-06-18 | Croatia 2 Masters 1 | R16 | clay | Igor Saric | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1993-07-18 | Slovenia Masters 2 | R16 | clay | Igor Saric | 6-1 6-1 |
| 1993-07-18 | Slovenia Masters 4 | QF | clay | Igor Saric | 6-0 6-1 |
| 1991-04-06 | Yugoslavia Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Igor Saric | 6-2 6-0 |