Pavel Kudrnac defeated Martin Stepanek 7-6 7-5 in the Slovak Republic Masters 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Martin Stepanek came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Pavel Kudrnac claimed a first win over Martin Stepanek in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-14 | Czech Moravian Masters 2 | R32 | carpet | Martin Stepanek | 6-4 7-6 |