Noam Okun defeated Michael Kogan 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the Israel 2 Masters 3 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Michael Kogan came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Noam Okun claimed a first win over Michael Kogan in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Okun N. came through in three sets.
Hard: Okun N. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Kogan M. leads 1–0
Noam Okun beat Michael Kogan 4-6 6-4 6-3. Umpiry, "Noam Okun vs Michael Kogan — Israel 2 Masters 3 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1996-11-02/kogan-vs-okun-israel-2-masters-3-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 2 November 1996).