Federico Rovai advanced when Giuseppe Montenet retired 6-3 5-4 in the Italy 2 Masters 2 qualifying round. Federico Rovai claimed a first win over Giuseppe Montenet in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-01-06 | France 1 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Giuseppe Montenet | 6-7 7-5 4-0 |