Rodrigo Cerdera defeated Roberto Alvarez 6-2 6-1 in the Argentina F4 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Roberto Alvarez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Rodrigo Cerdera had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on clay. Rodrigo Cerdera claimed a first win over Roberto Alvarez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-28 | Argentina 3 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Roberto Alvarez | 6-3 6-2 |