Vincenzo Carlone defeated Nicolas Kischkewitz 7-6 6-2 in the Italy 4 Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Nicolas Kischkewitz came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Vincenzo Carlone claimed a first win over Nicolas Kischkewitz in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-28 | Italy 5 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Nicolas Kischkewitz | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1996-08-03 | Italy 4 Masters 1 | R16 | clay | Nicolas Kischkewitz | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1996-06-29 | Italy 3 Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Nicolas Kischkewitz | 7-5 6-0 |