Ladislav Svarc defeated Martin Stepanek 6-1 1-6 6-1 in the Slovak Rep F3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Martin Stepanek came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Ladislav Svarc claimed a first win over Martin Stepanek in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-10-27 | Czech Rep F4 | F | hard | Martin Stepanek | 6-4 7-5 |
| 1997-10-20 | Czech Republic Masters 2 | R32 | carpet | Martin Stepanek | 6-1 6-7 7-6 |
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