Guillaume Marx defeated Guillaume Couillard 7-5 6-1 in the Italy 2 3 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Guillaume Couillard came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Guillaume Marx claimed a first win over Guillaume Couillard in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-20 | France 4 Masters 1 | SF | clay | Guillaume Couillard | 7-5 7-5 |