Zeljko Krajan defeated Jim Thomas 7-6 6-1 in the Casablanca q16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jim Thomas came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Zeljko Krajan claimed a first win over Jim Thomas in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-27 | Portugal 3 Masters 1 | QF | hard | Jim Thomas | 6-3 6-4 |
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