Gonzalo Rodriguez defeated Jean Noel Grinda 4-6 7-6 6-3 in the Central America Masters 2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jean Noel Grinda came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Gonzalo Rodriguez claimed a first win over Jean Noel Grinda in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-04 | Central America Masters 1 | R16 | clay | Jean Noel Grinda | 6-2 7-6 |