Richard Fromberg defeated Arnaud Boetsch 4-6 6-3 6-3 in the Sydney round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Richard Fromberg came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's final. Richard Fromberg extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Fromberg R. came through in three sets.
Richard Fromberg beat Arnaud Boetsch 4-6 6-3 6-3. Umpiry, "Richard Fromberg vs Arnaud Boetsch — Sydney Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1996-01-08/boetsch-vs-fromberg-sydney-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 8 January 1996).