Maria Fernanda Landa defeated Laura Montalvo 4-6 6-2 6-4 in the Buenos Aires 25K semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Laura Montalvo came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Maria Fernanda Landa claimed a first win over Laura Montalvo in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-27 | Mogi Das Cruzes 25K | R16 | clay | Laura Montalvo | 6-4 6-0 |