Jiri Novak defeated Hendrik Dreekmann 6-2 6-4 in the Halle round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Hendrik Dreekmann came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Jiri Novak claimed a first win over Hendrik Dreekmann in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-23 | Basel | SF | hard | Hendrik Dreekmann | 7-5 6-4 |
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