Timothy Aerts defeated Dimitri Poliakov 6-2 7-5 in the Ukraine Masters 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Dimitri Poliakov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Timothy Aerts claimed a first win over Dimitri Poliakov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-01 | Ukraine Masters 2 | R16 | clay | Dimitri Poliakov | 6-4 6-2 |