Erick Gomes defeated Rodrigo Antonio Grilli 6-3 6-7 7-5 in the Brazil F2 round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Erick Gomes came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Erick Gomes extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-03 | Brazil 2 Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Erick Gomes | 7-5 6-2 |
| 1996-05-04 | Brazil 2 Masters 1 | R16 | clay | Erick Gomes | 7-6 6-0 |