Jose Ayala defeated Alain Lemaitre 7-5 6-2 in the Central America Masters 2 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Alain Lemaitre came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Jose Ayala had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 10 on hard. Jose Ayala claimed a first win over Alain Lemaitre in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-04-13 | Mexico 2 Masters 2 | R32 | hard | Alain Lemaitre | 7-6 6-4 |