Nicolas Kischkewitz defeated Rene Nicklisch 6-4 6-3 in the Italy 5 Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Rene Nicklisch came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Nicolas Kischkewitz claimed a first win over Rene Nicklisch in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-28 | Italy 5 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Rene Nicklisch | 7-5 3-6 6-3 |
| 1996-09-28 | Italy 5 Masters 2 | R16 | clay | Rene Nicklisch | 6-1 6-1 |