Federico Dondo defeated Stefan Leiner 6-2 7-6 in the Italy 4 Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Stefan Leiner came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Federico Dondo had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on clay. Federico Dondo claimed a first win over Stefan Leiner in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-03 | Italy 4 Masters 1 | R16 | clay | Stefan Leiner | 3-6 6-3 6-2 |