Horst Skoff defeated Achille Margotto 7-5 6-2 in the Italy 2 Masters 2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Achille Margotto came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Horst Skoff had been the form player, winning 8 of their last 10 on clay. Horst Skoff claimed a first win over Achille Margotto in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-01 | Italy 2 Masters 3 | R16 | clay | Achille Margotto | 7-5 2-1 |