Vincenzo Carlone defeated Achille Margotto 6-7 7-5 6-0 in the Italy 2 Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Achille Margotto came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Vincenzo Carlone claimed a first win over Achille Margotto in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-29 | Italy 3 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Achille Margotto | 6-2 4-6 6-4 |