Martin Stringari defeated Daniel Melo 6-0 3-6 6-2 in the Brazil 2 Masters 1 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Daniel Melo came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, but Martin Stringari had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 5 on clay. Martin Stringari claimed a first win over Daniel Melo in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-02-17 | Brazil F2 | R32 | hard | Daniel Melo | 6-2 2-2 |
| 2003-02-10 | Brazil F1 | R16 | clay | Daniel Melo | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2001-06-11 | Brazil F3 | R16 | clay | Daniel Melo | 4-6 6-3 6-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.