Manuel Tejada defeated Armando Perez 6-4 4-6 7-6 in the Cuba Mexico Masters 1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Armando Perez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Manuel Tejada claimed a first win over Armando Perez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-16 | Cuba Mexico Masters 1 | R32 | hard | Armando Perez | 7-6 6-3 |