Veronica Stele defeated Celeste Contin 7-5 6-2 in the Asuncion 10K semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Celeste Contin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Veronica Stele claimed a first win over Celeste Contin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-09 | Buenos Aires 10K | F | clay | Celeste Contin | 7-5 7-6 |