Daniele Balducci defeated Satoshi Iwabuchi 6-1 6-3 in the Mexico 1 Masters 2 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Satoshi Iwabuchi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Daniele Balducci claimed a first win over Satoshi Iwabuchi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-03-02 | Mexico 1 Masters 1 | F | hard | Satoshi Iwabuchi | 6-2 6-3 |
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