Antonio Couvert defeated Gaston Gaudio 6-3 3-6 6-2 in the Argentina 1 Masters 2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gaston Gaudio came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, but Antonio Couvert had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 8 on clay. Antonio Couvert claimed a first win over Gaston Gaudio in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-11-02 | Uruguay Paraguay Masters 1 | R16 | clay | Gaston Gaudio | 7-5 6-0 |
| 1996-08-31 | Argentina 2 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Gaston Gaudio | 7-5 6-3 |
| 1996-06-01 | Brazil 3 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Gaston Gaudio | 4-6 7-5 |
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