Mariana Lopez Palacios defeated Maren Muller 6-3 6-7 6-3 in the Lima 10K semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Maren Muller came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Mariana Lopez Palacios had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 8 on clay. Mariana Lopez Palacios claimed a first win over Maren Muller in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-12 | Guayaquil 10K | QF | clay | Maren Muller | 3-6 6-4 6-2 |