Mark Merklein defeated Donavan September 6-3 6-2 in the USA F8 round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Mark Merklein came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Mark Merklein extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-14 | USA 3 Masters 1 | R16 | hard | Mark Merklein | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1995-04-21 | USA 2 Masters 4 | R64 | hard | Mark Merklein | 6-1 4-6 7-6 |