Aurora Gima defeated Tracey Hiete 6-1 6-0 in the Tampico 10K semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Tracey Hiete came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Aurora Gima had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 4 on hard. Aurora Gima claimed a first win over Tracey Hiete in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-07 | Mexico City 10K | R16 | hard | Tracey Hiete | 6-4 6-0 |