Thomas Larsen defeated Denis Yakimenko 6-3 6-1 in the Baltic Masters 1 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Denis Yakimenko came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Thomas Larsen claimed a first win over Denis Yakimenko in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-04-06 | Bulgaria 1 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Denis Yakimenko | 6-2 7-5 |
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