Silvio Scaiola defeated Gonzalo Rodriguez 6-4 7-6 in the Uruguay Paraguay Masters 4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gonzalo Rodriguez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Silvio Scaiola had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 9 on clay. Silvio Scaiola claimed a first win over Gonzalo Rodriguez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-11-02 | Uruguay Paraguay Masters 2 | R16 | clay | Gonzalo Rodriguez | 7-6 7-5 |