Julien Link defeated Marko Budic 6-4 6-4 in the Switzerland 1 Masters 1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Marko Budic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Julien Link claimed a first win over Marko Budic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-19 | Switzerland 2 Masters 1 | R32 | carpet | Marko Budic | 6-7 6-4 6-2 |