Alberto Banus Sado defeated Carlos Martinez Comet 6-1 6-2 in the Spain F1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Martinez Comet came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Alberto Banus Sado had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 9 on clay. Alberto Banus Sado claimed a first win over Carlos Martinez Comet in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-11-01 | Spain 9 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Carlos Martinez Comet | 6-3 6-3 |