Sergei Dovbani defeated Mehdi Tahiri 7-6 6-1 in the Belarus Russia Masters 4 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mehdi Tahiri came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Sergei Dovbani claimed a first win over Mehdi Tahiri in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-20 | Belarus Russia Masters 2 | R32 | hard | Mehdi Tahiri | 6-2 6-3 |
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