Achille Margotto advanced when Horst Skoff retired 7-5 2-1 in the Italy 2 Masters 3 round of 16. Achille Margotto claimed a first win over Horst Skoff in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-01 | Italy 2 Masters 2 | QF | clay | Horst Skoff | 7-5 6-2 |