Martin Garcia defeated Patricio Rudi 4-6 7-5 6-3 in the Argentina 1 Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Patricio Rudi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Martin Garcia claimed a first win over Patricio Rudi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-06 | Bolivia Paraguay Masters 2 | R16 | clay | Patricio Rudi | 2-6 6-2 6-3 |
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