Matthias Muller defeated Ronan Barbier 6-3 7-6 in the Turkey 2 Masters 3 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ronan Barbier came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Matthias Muller claimed a first win over Ronan Barbier in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-02-03 | France 2 Masters 3 | R16 | clay | Ronan Barbier | 6-1 7-6 |