Paulo Carvallo defeated Cristiano Testa 7-5 7-6 in the Brazil 5 Masters 4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Cristiano Testa came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Paulo Carvallo claimed a first win over Cristiano Testa in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-05-04 | Brazil 2 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Cristiano Testa | 4-6 6-3 6-2 |