Guillermo Platel defeated Eduardo Nicolas 4-2 4-0 2-4 4-1 in the Spain F8 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Eduardo Nicolas came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Guillermo Platel claimed a first win over Eduardo Nicolas in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-06 | Spain 8 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Eduardo Nicolas | 6-3 6-4 |