Salvador Navarro defeated Huib Troost 6-3 6-3 in the Spain 8 Masters 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Huib Troost came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Salvador Navarro had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 10 on clay. Salvador Navarro claimed a first win over Huib Troost in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-06 | Spain 8 Masters 1 | QF | clay | Huib Troost | 6-2 6-2 |
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