Andrew Rueb defeated Mitch Sprengelmeyer 6-4 7-5 in the USA 1 Masters 3 round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mitch Sprengelmeyer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Andrew Rueb had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on hard. Andrew Rueb claimed a first win over Mitch Sprengelmeyer in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-06 | USA 5 Masters 3 | R64 | hard | Mitch Sprengelmeyer | 3-0 |