Markus Hantschk defeated Carlos Gomez Diaz 6-3 7-6 in the Italy F1 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Gomez Diaz came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Markus Hantschk claimed a first win over Carlos Gomez Diaz in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-13 | Slovenia Masters 2 | QF | clay | Carlos Gomez Diaz | 6-4 6-3 |
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