Albert Costa defeated Marcelo Charpentier 6-4 7-6 in the San Marino semi-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Albert Costa came in defending last year's quarter-final.
Costa A. took it in straight sets.
Albert Costa beat Marcelo Charpentier 6-4 7-6. Umpiry, "Albert Costa vs Marcelo Charpentier — San Marino Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1996-08-05/charpentier-vs-costa-san-marino-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 5 August 1996).