Michael Joyce defeated Javier Frana 6-3 6-7 7-6 in the Long Island round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Michael Joyce came in defending last year's round of 16.
Joyce M. came through in three sets.
Michael Joyce beat Javier Frana 6-3 6-7(5) 7-6(3). Umpiry, "Michael Joyce vs Javier Frana — Long Island Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1996-08-19/frana-vs-joyce-long-island-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 19 August 1996).