Petr Korda defeated Jiri Novak 6-1 6-0 in the Ostrava quarter-final on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Jiri Novak came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Petr Korda claimed a first win over Jiri Novak in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Korda P. took it in straight sets.
Petr Korda beat Jiri Novak 6-1 6-0. Umpiry, "Petr Korda vs Jiri Novak — Ostrava Quarter-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1996-10-14/korda-vs-novak-ostrava-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 14 October 1996).