Horst Skoff defeated Paolo Cane 6-2 6-1 in the Palermo round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Horst Skoff came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Horst Skoff extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-09-10 | Geneva | R16 | clay | Horst Skoff | 6-4 6-2 |