Marco Danelli defeated Andrea Grasselli 4-6 6-0 7-6 in the Italy 3 Masters 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrea Grasselli came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Marco Danelli claimed a first win over Andrea Grasselli in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-03 | Italy 4 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Andrea Grasselli | 6-4 1-6 6-3 |