Wayne Ferreira defeated Carlos Costa 6-3 6-2 6-2 in the Australian Open round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Costa came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Wayne Ferreira had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 4 on hard. Wayne Ferreira claimed a first win over Carlos Costa in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-21 | Monte Carlo Masters | R32 | clay | Carlos Costa | 6-4 7-6(5) |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (199 vs 98). ATP, WTA & Challenger.