Axel Finnberg defeated Arnaud Fontaine 6-3 6-3 in the Portugal 3 Masters 4 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Arnaud Fontaine came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Axel Finnberg claimed a first win over Arnaud Fontaine in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-27 | Portugal 3 Masters 1 | R16 | hard | Arnaud Fontaine | 6-2 6-1 |