Patrick Rafter defeated Joao Cunha Silva 6-2 6-2 in the Washington round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Patrick Rafter came in defending last year's semi-final.
Rafter P. took it in straight sets.
Rafter P. and Cunha Silva J. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Rafter P. went 1–0 (100%) against them, Cunha Silva J. 0–1 (0%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Patrick Rafter beat Joao Cunha Silva 6-2 6-2. Umpiry, "Patrick Rafter vs Joao Cunha Silva — Washington Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1996-07-15/rafter-vs-silva-washington-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 15 July 1996).