Boris Becker defeated Emilio Benfele Alvarez 6-2 3-6 6-3 in the Hamburg round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Boris Becker came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Boris Becker extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Becker B. came through in three sets.
Clay: Becker B. leads 1–0 · Grass: Becker B. leads 1–0
Boris Becker beat Emilio Benfele Alvarez 6-2 3-6 6-3. Umpiry, "Boris Becker vs Emilio Benfele Alvarez — Hamburg Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1996-05-06/alvarez-vs-becker-hamburg-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 6 May 1996).