Silvio Scaiola defeated George Bastl 6-7 7-6 6-4 in the Switzerland 1 Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — George Bastl came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Silvio Scaiola claimed a first win over George Bastl in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Scaiola S. came through in three sets.
Clay: Scaiola S. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Bastl G. leads 1–0
Silvio Scaiola beat George Bastl 6-7 7-6 6-4. Umpiry, "Silvio Scaiola vs George Bastl — Switzerland 1 Masters 3 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1996-08-24/bastl-vs-scaiola-switzerland-1-masters-3-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 24 August 1996).