Mehdi Tahiri defeated Sergei Dovbani 6-2 6-3 in the Belarus Russia Masters 2 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sergei Dovbani came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mehdi Tahiri claimed a first win over Sergei Dovbani in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-20 | Belarus Russia Masters 4 | R16 | hard | Sergei Dovbani | 7-6 6-1 |
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