Alicia Ortuno defeated Maria Jose Gaidano 6-4 6-3 in the Mogi Das Cruzes 25K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Maria Jose Gaidano came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alicia Ortuno claimed a first win over Maria Jose Gaidano in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-02-10 | Cali 25K | R16 | clay | Maria Jose Gaidano | 6-1 6-3 |