Martin Stepanek defeated Petr Dezort 6-3 7-5 in the Czech Rep F5 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Petr Dezort came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Martin Stepanek claimed a first win over Petr Dezort in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-14 | Czech Moravian Masters 1 | R16 | carpet | Petr Dezort | 6-3 6-3 |