Mark Woodforde defeated Albert Costa 4-6 7-6 7-5 in the Sydney round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Mark Woodforde came in defending last year's quarter-final.
Woodforde M. came through in three sets.
Woodforde M. and Costa A. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Woodforde M. went 0–2 (0%) against them, Costa A. 1–1 (50%).
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Mark Woodforde beat Albert Costa 4-6 7-6(4) 7-5. Umpiry, "Mark Woodforde vs Albert Costa — Sydney Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1996-01-08/costa-vs-woodforde-sydney-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 8 January 1996).