Michael Hill defeated Tom Spinks 6-2 6-4 in the USA 6 Masters 4 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Tom Spinks came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Michael Hill claimed a first win over Tom Spinks in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Hill M. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Hill M. leads 1–0 · Grass: Spinks T. leads 1–0
Michael Hill beat Tom Spinks 6-2 6-4. Umpiry, "Michael Hill vs Tom Spinks — USA 6 Masters 4 Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1996-10-11/hill-vs-spinks-usa-6-masters-4-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 11 October 1996).