Francisco Costa defeated Marcio Carlsson 6-3 6-3 in the Brazil F1 qualifying round on clay. Francisco Costa extended the head-to-head to 3–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-05 | Brazil 1 Masters 2 | SF | clay | Marcio Carlsson | 6-4 6-1 |
| 1997-04-05 | Brazil 1 Masters 3 | F | clay | Francisco Costa | 6-3 7-6 |
| 1996-09-07 | Peru Bolivia Masters 2 | F | clay | Marcio Carlsson | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1996-06-01 | Brazil 3 Masters 1 | QF | clay | Francisco Costa | 6-4 6-1 |