Martin Spottl defeated Thomas Strengberger S597 3-6 6-4 6-2 in the Austria 2 Masters 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Thomas Strengberger S597 came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Martin Spottl had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on clay. Martin Spottl claimed a first win over Thomas Strengberger S597 in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-04-06 | Bulgaria 1 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Thomas Strengberger S597 | 6-2 3-6 7-5 |
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