Patrick Sommer defeated Sascha Bandermann 6-0 1-6 6-3 in the Germany F1 round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Sascha Bandermann came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Patrick Sommer claimed a first win over Sascha Bandermann in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-19 | Switzerland 2 Masters 3 | R16 | carpet | Sascha Bandermann | 4-6 7-5 6-3 |