Surina De Beer defeated Pam Nelson 6-2 6-1 in the Felixstowe 10K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Pam Nelson came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Surina De Beer claimed a first win over Pam Nelson in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-22 | Dublin 10K | SF | clay | Pam Nelson | 6-4 6-1 |
| 1996-07-15 | Frinton 10K | F | grass | Pam Nelson | 6-3 6-4 |