Erik Casas defeated Kepler Orellana 7-6 7-6 in the Mexico 3 Masters 4 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kepler Orellana came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Erik Casas had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on hard. Erik Casas claimed a first win over Kepler Orellana in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-24 | Mexico 3 Masters 1 | QF | hard | Kepler Orellana | 5-3 |