Rene Hanak defeated Filip Kascak 7-5 6-4 in the Slovak Republic Masters 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Filip Kascak came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Rene Hanak claimed a first win over Filip Kascak in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-19 | Slovak Republic Masters 1 | R16 | clay | Filip Kascak | 6-3 5-7 7-5 |