Scott Gessner defeated Claudio Pistolesi 6-4 6-3 in the Germany 1 Masters 2 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Claudio Pistolesi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Scott Gessner claimed a first win over Claudio Pistolesi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-04-14 | Germany 1 Masters 3 | QF | clay | Claudio Pistolesi | 6-3 6-7 6-3 |