Karin Palme defeated Maria Dolores Campana 6-3 6-7 7-6 in the Coatzacoalcos 10K semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Maria Dolores Campana came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Karin Palme claimed a first win over Maria Dolores Campana in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-21 | Puebla 10K | R32 | hard | Maria Dolores Campana | 6-1 3-6 6-4 |