Romina Ottoboni defeated Veronica Stele 6-3 4-6 6-3 in the Galatina 10K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Veronica Stele came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Romina Ottoboni had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 6 on clay. Romina Ottoboni claimed a first win over Veronica Stele in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-12-02 | Sao Paulo 10K | R32 | hard | Veronica Stele | 6-2 3-6 6-3 |
| 1996-09-16 | Asuncion 10K | QF | clay | Veronica Stele | 6-3 3-6 7-6 |