Mattias Pennonen defeated Janne Ojala 6-4 7-5 in the Finland F2 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Janne Ojala came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mattias Pennonen claimed a first win over Janne Ojala in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-06 | Sweden 2 Masters 4 | R32 | carpet | Janne Ojala | 7-5 6-3 |