Anna Kournikova defeated Barbara Paulus 6-2 6-2 in the Rome round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Anna Kournikova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Anna Kournikova extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-26 | US Open | R32 | hard | Anna Kournikova | 3-6 6-2 6-4 |