Martin Hromec defeated Bernd Christandl 7-6 6-3 in the Israel 1 Masters 1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Bernd Christandl came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Martin Hromec had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 7 on hard. Martin Hromec claimed a first win over Bernd Christandl in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-02-24 | Israel 1 Masters 4 | R16 | hard | Bernd Christandl | 7-6 6-3 |