Radek Stepanek defeated Milan Trneny 6-3 3-6 6-2 in the Slovak Republic Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Milan Trneny came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Radek Stepanek claimed a first win over Milan Trneny in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Stepanek R. came through in three sets.
Clay: Stepanek R. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Trneny M. leads 1–0
Radek Stepanek beat Milan Trneny 6-3 3-6 6-2. Umpiry, "Radek Stepanek vs Milan Trneny — Slovak Republic Masters 3 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1996-08-19/stepanek-vs-trneny-slovak-republic-masters-3-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 19 August 1996).