Markus Rackl defeated Reed Cordish 7-6 6-4 in the USA 5 Masters 2 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Reed Cordish came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Markus Rackl claimed a first win over Reed Cordish in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-06 | USA 5 Masters 1 | R64 | hard | Reed Cordish | 6-4 1-6 6-0 |
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