Patricio Donati defeated Scott Barron 6-4 6-1 in the Ecuador Peru Masters 4 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Scott Barron came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Patricio Donati claimed a first win over Scott Barron in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-09 | Ecuador Peru Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Scott Barron | 3-6 7-6 6-4 |
| 1997-08-09 | Ecuador Peru Masters 2 | QF | clay | Scott Barron | 6-4 7-6 |