Ricardo Rubio defeated Giancarlo Di Meo 6-3 6-1 in the Italy 4 Masters 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Giancarlo Di Meo came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Ricardo Rubio had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 10 on clay. Ricardo Rubio claimed a first win over Giancarlo Di Meo in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-29 | Italy 3 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Giancarlo Di Meo | 6-4 6-4 |