Fredrik Loven defeated Per Thornadtsson 6-3 7-6 in the Sweden Masters 3 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Per Thornadtsson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Fredrik Loven claimed a first win over Per Thornadtsson in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-06 | Sweden 2 Masters 1 | R32 | carpet | Per Thornadtsson | 6-4 6-4 |