Rainer Falenti defeated Martin Garcia 6-4 6-1 in the Argentina 1 Masters 2 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Martin Garcia came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Rainer Falenti claimed a first win over Martin Garcia in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-05 | Argentina 1 Masters 3 | F | clay | Martin Garcia | 6-4 1-6 6-4 |
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