Alain Lemaitre defeated Erik Casas 6-3 2-6 6-4 in the Mexico 2 Masters 1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Erik Casas came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alain Lemaitre claimed a first win over Erik Casas in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-29 | Mexico 3 Masters 2 | R32 | hard | Erik Casas | 6-7 6-3 6-1 |