Sule Ladipo defeated Ernesto Ponce 6-2 6-2 in the Mexico 4 Masters 1 qualifying round on hard. The result followed the form book — Sule Ladipo came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Sule Ladipo extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-05 | Mexico 4 Masters 3 | R32 | hard | Sule Ladipo | 7-6 4-6 6-2 |