Markus Zillner defeated Davide Sanguinetti 6-3 4-6 6-1 in the Italy 5 Masters 2 final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Davide Sanguinetti came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Markus Zillner claimed a first win over Davide Sanguinetti in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-28 | Italy 5 Masters 1 | QF | clay | Davide Sanguinetti | 6-4 6-2 |
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