Magnus Gustafsson defeated Thomas Muster 7-5 2-6 6-3 in the Kitzbuhel round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Thomas Muster came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Magnus Gustafsson claimed a first win over Thomas Muster in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Gustafsson M. came through in three sets.