Thomas Buchmayer defeated Julian Knowle 6-4 6-3 in the Kitzbuhel round of 64 on clay. The result followed the form book — Thomas Buchmayer came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's round of 16. Thomas Buchmayer extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-19 | Switzerland 2 Masters 2 | R32 | carpet | Thomas Buchmayer | 6-3 1-1 |
| 1996-09-14 | Greece 3 Masters 2 | R16 | carpet | Julian Knowle | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1995-05-14 | Austria 1 Masters 4 | QF | clay | Thomas Buchmayer | 6-3 6-1 |
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