Carlo Santoro defeated Igor Gaudi 6-1 6-2 in the Iran Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Igor Gaudi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Carlo Santoro had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on clay. Carlo Santoro claimed a first win over Igor Gaudi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-24 | Iran Masters 2 | QF | clay | Igor Gaudi | 6-4 |
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