Juan Garat defeated Gaston Gaudio 5-7 6-4 6-2 in the Brazil 3 Masters 2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gaston Gaudio came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Juan Garat had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 8 on clay. Juan Garat claimed a first win over Gaston Gaudio in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-04 | Argentina 2 Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Gaston Gaudio | 7-5 6-0 |
| 1996-08-03 | Argentina 1 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Gaston Gaudio | 1-6 6-4 6-2 |
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