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