Alejandro Aramburu defeated Philippe Moggio 6-3 6-7 7-6 in the Venezuela Ecuador Masters 1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Philippe Moggio came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alejandro Aramburu claimed a first win over Philippe Moggio in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-03 | Brazil 2 Masters 2 | R16 | clay | Philippe Moggio | 6-3 6-3 |