Arnaud Fontaine defeated Vasco Goncalves 6-3 5-7 7-5 in the Portugal 3 Masters 1 qualifying round on hard. The result followed the form book — Arnaud Fontaine came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Arnaud Fontaine extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-27 | Portugal 3 Masters 4 | R16 | hard | Arnaud Fontaine | 6-4 7-6 |