Arnaud Fontaine defeated Axel Finnberg 6-2 6-1 in the Portugal 3 Masters 1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Axel Finnberg came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Arnaud Fontaine claimed a first win over Axel Finnberg in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-27 | Portugal 3 Masters 4 | QF | hard | Axel Finnberg | 6-3 6-3 |