Holger Losch defeated Robert Kraus 6-3 6-4 in the Central Africa Masters 1 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Robert Kraus came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Holger Losch claimed a first win over Robert Kraus in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-05-17 | USA 2 Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Robert Kraus | 6-4 6-2 |