Ofer Sela defeated Ari Strasberg 3-6 6-4 6-4 in the Israel 1 Masters 4 round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Ofer Sela came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Ofer Sela extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-11-02 | Israel 2 Masters 2 | R32 | hard | Ofer Sela | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1996-09-14 | Greece 3 Masters 3 | R16 | carpet | Ofer Sela | 6-2 6-4 |