Elena Salvador Reja defeated Ariadne Katsouli 6-4 6-3 in the Santander 10K qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ariadne Katsouli came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Elena Salvador Reja had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on clay. Elena Salvador Reja claimed a first win over Ariadne Katsouli in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-01-22 | Orense 10K | R16 | hard | Ariadne Katsouli | 7-5 5-7 7-5 |