Mark Joachim defeated Rene Nicklisch 6-4 7-5 in the Spain 4 Masters 4 qualifying round on clay. The result followed the form book — Mark Joachim came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mark Joachim extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-28 | Italy 5 Masters 1 | R16 | clay | Mark Joachim | 7-5 6-3 |