Vaughan Snyman defeated Martin Barba 6-1 3-6 7-5 in the USA 5 Masters 1 round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Martin Barba came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Vaughan Snyman claimed a first win over Martin Barba in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-06 | USA 5 Masters 2 | R16 | hard | Martin Barba | 6-4 6-2 |