Francesco Cina defeated Alexandre Strambini 6-2 7-5 in the Switzerland 1 Masters 2 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alexandre Strambini came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Francesco Cina claimed a first win over Alexandre Strambini in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-24 | Switzerland 1 Masters 4 | QF | clay | Alexandre Strambini | 6-4 6-3 |