Mariano Sanchez defeated Carlos Drada 7-6 6-0 in the Mexico 4 Masters 2 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Drada came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Mariano Sanchez had been the form player, winning 8 of their last 8 on hard. Mariano Sanchez claimed a first win over Carlos Drada in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-05 | Mexico 4 Masters 1 | R32 | hard | Carlos Drada | 6-2 7-5 |