Wolfgang Schranz defeated Werner Eschauer 2-6 6-4 6-4 in the Israel 2 Masters 4 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Werner Eschauer came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Wolfgang Schranz claimed a first win over Werner Eschauer in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Schranz W. came through in three sets.
Hard: Schranz W. leads 1–0 · Clay: Eschauer W. leads 2–0
Wolfgang Schranz beat Werner Eschauer 2-6 6-4 6-4. Umpiry, "Wolfgang Schranz vs Werner Eschauer — Israel 2 Masters 4 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1996-11-02/eschauer-vs-schranz-israel-2-masters-4-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 2 November 1996).