Michael Hill defeated Kepler Orellana 4-6 6-3 6-2 in the Mexico 1 Masters 1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kepler Orellana came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Michael Hill claimed a first win over Kepler Orellana in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-03-08 | Mexico 1 Masters 2 | QF | hard | Kepler Orellana | 6-7 6-2 7-6 |
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