Vladimir Platenik defeated Rainer Falenti 6-4 7-5 in the Thailand Bangladesh Masters 2 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rainer Falenti came in leading the head-to-head 4–0. Vladimir Platenik claimed a first win over Rainer Falenti in five meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 4–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-03-09 | Croatia 1 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Rainer Falenti | 7-5 7-6 |
| 1995-10-28 | Thailand Bangladesh Masters 4 | R16 | hard | Rainer Falenti | 3-6 6-4 6-0 |
| 1995-07-16 | Slovenia 1 Masters 2 | R16 | clay | Rainer Falenti | 6-3 6-1 |
| 1995-07-16 | Slovenia 1 Masters 3 | QF | clay | Rainer Falenti | 6-2 6-4 |