Alex Roberman defeated Francisco Costa 2-6 6-3 7-6 in the Mexico 1 Masters 4 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Francisco Costa came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alex Roberman claimed a first win over Francisco Costa in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Roberman A. came through in three sets.
Hard: Roberman A. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Costa F. leads 1–0
Alex Roberman beat Francisco Costa 2-6 6-3 7-6. Umpiry, "Alex Roberman vs Francisco Costa — Mexico 1 Masters 4 Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1996-03-02/costa-vs-roberman-mexico-1-masters-4-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 2 March 1996).