Alberto Berasategui defeated Stefan Edberg 6-4 6-3 in the Nice quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Stefan Edberg came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's semi-final. Alberto Berasategui claimed a first win over Stefan Edberg in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-04-29 | Munich | R32 | clay | Stefan Edberg | 6-3 6-2 |
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