Hernan Gumy defeated Nicolas Lapentti 6-4 6-7 7-6 in the Santiago round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Nicolas Lapentti came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Hernan Gumy had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on clay. Hernan Gumy claimed a first win over Nicolas Lapentti in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-11 | Davis Cup G1 PO: ARG vs ECU | RR | clay | Nicolas Lapentti | 6-4 6-4 3-6 0-6 6-3 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (124 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About