Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel defeated Mercedes Paz 6-7 6-4 6-1 in the US Open round of 128 on hard. The result followed the form book — Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-21 | Lakeland 50K | R32 | hard | Kathy Rinaldi Stunkel | 6-1 6-2 |