Arnaud Fontaine defeated Diego Palmeiro 6-4 6-2 in the Netherlands Masters 2 qualifying round on clay. The result followed the form book — Arnaud Fontaine came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Arnaud Fontaine extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-27 | Portugal 3 Masters 4 | R32 | hard | Arnaud Fontaine | 6-2 6-3 |