Melanie Bernard defeated Mareze Joubert 5-7 6-1 6-3 in the Midland 25K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mareze Joubert came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Melanie Bernard had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 6 on hard. Melanie Bernard claimed a first win over Mareze Joubert in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-10 | Hilton Head 10K | R16 | hard | Mareze Joubert | 6-1 6-1 |