Juan Ignacio Carrasco defeated Huib Troost 6-4 1-6 6-4 in the Spain 8 Masters 1 semi-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Juan Ignacio Carrasco came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Juan Ignacio Carrasco extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-06 | Spain 8 Masters 4 | QF | clay | Juan Ignacio Carrasco | 5-7 7-5 7-6 |