Armando Perez defeated Devin Bowen 3-6 6-1 6-4 in the Mexico 4 Masters 3 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Devin Bowen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Armando Perez claimed a first win over Devin Bowen in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-05 | Mexico 4 Masters 2 | R16 | hard | Devin Bowen | 6-4 6-0 |