Mario Munoz Bejarano defeated German Lopez 4-6 6-3 6-1 in the Spain F2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — German Lopez came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Mario Munoz Bejarano had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 10 on clay. Mario Munoz Bejarano claimed a first win over German Lopez in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-11-01 | Spain 9 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | German Lopez | 6-3 6-1 |
| 1996-11-01 | Spain 9 Masters 2 | R16 | clay | German Lopez | 6-4 3-6 6-1 |