Jiri Novak defeated Bohdan Ulihrach 6-4 6-2 in the Ostrava round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Bohdan Ulihrach came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Jiri Novak claimed a first win over Bohdan Ulihrach in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Novak J. took it in straight sets.
Jiri Novak beat Bohdan Ulihrach 6-4 6-2. Umpiry, "Jiri Novak vs Bohdan Ulihrach — Ostrava Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1996-10-14/novak-vs-ulihrach-ostrava-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 14 October 1996).