Mark Markov defeated Petr Dezort 6-3 7-6 in the Egypt 1 Masters 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Petr Dezort came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mark Markov claimed a first win over Petr Dezort in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-04-06 | Bulgaria 1 Masters 4 | QF | clay | Petr Dezort | 6-2 6-4 |