Lior Dahan defeated Martin Hromec 6-3 7-6 in the Croatia F1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Martin Hromec came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Lior Dahan had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 7 on hard. Lior Dahan claimed a first win over Martin Hromec in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-02-24 | Israel 1 Masters 2 | R32 | hard | Martin Hromec | 6-1 6-2 |