Raviv Weidenfeld defeated Eyal Erlich 7-5 6-4 in the Israel 2 Masters 3 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Eyal Erlich came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, but Raviv Weidenfeld had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on hard. Raviv Weidenfeld claimed a first win over Eyal Erlich in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Weidenfeld R. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Erlich E. leads 2–1 · Clay: Erlich E. leads 1–0
Raviv Weidenfeld beat Eyal Erlich 7-5 6-4. Umpiry, "Raviv Weidenfeld vs Eyal Erlich — Israel 2 Masters 3 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1996-11-02/erlich-vs-weidenfeld-israel-2-masters-3-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 2 November 1996).