Blaz Trupej defeated Carlos Gomez Diaz 6-3 6-4 in the Croatia 1 Masters 2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Gomez Diaz came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Blaz Trupej claimed a first win over Carlos Gomez Diaz in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-13 | Slovenia Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Carlos Gomez Diaz | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1996-07-13 | Slovenia Masters 4 | QF | clay | Carlos Gomez Diaz | 6-1 5-7 6-4 |