Libor Nemecek defeated Andrei Merinov 7-5 5-7 6-0 in the India Masters 4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrei Merinov came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Libor Nemecek claimed a first win over Andrei Merinov in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-12-28 | India Masters 2 | F | clay | Andrei Merinov | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1996-12-28 | India Masters 3 | R16 | clay | Andrei Merinov | 6-4 5-7 6-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (2 vs 9). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. Small sample — read as indicative. About