Carlos Costa defeated Wayne Ferreira 6-4 7-6 in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Wayne Ferreira came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Carlos Costa claimed a first win over Wayne Ferreira in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-13 | Australian Open | R128 | hard | Wayne Ferreira | 6-3 6-2 6-2 |
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 (98 vs 199). ATP, WTA & Challenger.