Mark Joachim defeated Francisco Ruiz 6-4 3-6 6-4 in the Ukraine Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The result followed the form book — Mark Joachim came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mark Joachim extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-01 | Ukraine Masters 4 | SF | clay | Mark Joachim | 5-7 6-3 6-0 |