Gaston Gaudio defeated Damian Furmanski 6-3 6-2 in the Uruguay Paraguay Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Damian Furmanski came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Gaston Gaudio claimed a first win over Damian Furmanski in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-28 | Argentina 3 Masters 2 | SF | clay | Damian Furmanski | 6-1 6-2 |
| 1996-09-28 | Argentina 3 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Damian Furmanski | 6-2 7-6 |
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