Johannes Unterberger defeated Martin Hromec 7-6 6-4 in the Italy 1 Masters 2 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Martin Hromec came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Johannes Unterberger claimed a first win over Martin Hromec in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-02-24 | Israel 1 Masters 3 | R32 | hard | Martin Hromec | 6-4 0-6 7-6 |