Alexander Shvec defeated John Van Lottum 3-6 6-4 7-5 in the Bulgaria 2 Masters 1 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — John Van Lottum came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alexander Shvec claimed a first win over John Van Lottum in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Shvec A. came through in three sets.
Hard: Shvec A. leads 1–0 · Clay: Van Lottum J. leads 1–0
Alexander Shvec beat John Van Lottum 3-6 6-4 7-5. Umpiry, "Alexander Shvec vs John Van Lottum — Bulgaria 2 Masters 1 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1996-09-08/lottum-vs-shvec-bulgaria-2-masters-1-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 8 September 1996).