Radovan Svetlik defeated Vladimir Platenik 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the Croatia 1 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Vladimir Platenik came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Radovan Svetlik claimed a first win over Vladimir Platenik in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-03-18 | Croatia 1 1 | R32 | clay | Vladimir Platenik | 6-0 1-0 |
| 1996-03-09 | Croatia 1 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Vladimir Platenik | 6-2 7-5 |