Paola Tampieri defeated Eva Bes Ostariz 6-2 7-5 in the Ortebello 10K qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Eva Bes Ostariz came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Paola Tampieri had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on clay. Paola Tampieri claimed a first win over Eva Bes Ostariz in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-03-12 | Zaragoza 10K | SF | clay | Eva Bes Ostariz | 6-1 6-4 |