Sergio Cortes defeated Ruben Gajardo 3-6 6-1 6-3 in the Chile 2 Masters 4 round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Sergio Cortes came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Sergio Cortes extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Cortes S. came through in three sets.
Sergio Cortes beat Ruben Gajardo 3-6 6-1 6-3. Umpiry, "Sergio Cortes vs Ruben Gajardo — Chile 2 Masters 4 Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1996-10-05/cortes-vs-gajardo-chile-2-masters-4-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 5 October 1996).