Mattias Pennonen defeated Martin Sjoqvist 3-6 6-4 6-0 in the Baltic Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Martin Sjoqvist came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Mattias Pennonen had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on clay. Mattias Pennonen claimed a first win over Martin Sjoqvist in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Pennonen M. came through in three sets.
Mattias Pennonen beat Martin Sjoqvist 3-6 6-4 6-0. Umpiry, "Mattias Pennonen vs Martin Sjoqvist — Baltic Masters 4 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1996-07-27/pennonen-vs-sjoqvist-baltic-masters-4-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 27 July 1996).