Gustavo Cavallaro defeated Francisco Costa 6-3 6-4 in the Brazil 3 Masters 1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Francisco Costa came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Gustavo Cavallaro claimed a first win over Francisco Costa in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-06-01 | Brazil 3 Masters 4 | QF | clay | Francisco Costa | 6-2 7-6 |
| 1995-04-29 | Brazil 1 Masters 4 | QF | hard | Francisco Costa | 6-1 6-1 |
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