Els Callens defeated Asa Svensson 6-3 6-2 in the Antwerp quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Asa Svensson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Els Callens had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on hard. Els Callens claimed a first win over Asa Svensson in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-23 | Limoges 75K | QF | hard | Asa Svensson | 6-2 7-6 |
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