Laura Montalvo defeated Maria Fernanda Landa 6-4 6-0 in the Mogi Das Cruzes 25K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Maria Fernanda Landa came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Laura Montalvo claimed a first win over Maria Fernanda Landa in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-22 | Buenos Aires 25K | SF | clay | Maria Fernanda Landa | 4-6 6-2 6-4 |