Erik Casas defeated Alain Lemaitre 6-7 6-3 6-1 in the Mexico 3 Masters 2 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Alain Lemaitre came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Erik Casas had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 9 on hard. Erik Casas claimed a first win over Alain Lemaitre in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Casas E. came through in three sets.
Hard: Casas E. leads 1–0 · Clay: Lemaitre A. leads 1–0
Erik Casas beat Alain Lemaitre 6-7 6-3 6-1. Umpiry, "Erik Casas vs Alain Lemaitre — Mexico 3 Masters 2 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1996-06-29/casas-vs-lemaitre-mexico-3-masters-2-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 29 June 1996).