Nathalie Tauziat defeated Conchita Martinez 6-2 6-1 in the US Open round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Conchita Martinez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Nathalie Tauziat had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on hard. Nathalie Tauziat claimed a first win over Conchita Martinez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-26 | US Open | R64 | hard | Conchita Martinez | 6-1 6-3 |
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