Erick Gomes defeated Ricardo Schlachter 6-3 6-4 in the Brazil 2 Masters 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ricardo Schlachter came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Erick Gomes had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 9 on clay. Erick Gomes claimed a first win over Ricardo Schlachter in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-16 | Brazil F5 | R32 | clay | Ricardo Schlachter | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1997-04-05 | Brazil 1 Masters 3 | QF | clay | Ricardo Schlachter | 7-6 7-5 |
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