Paulo Carvallo defeated Nelson Aerts 6-3 6-4 in the Brazil 3 Masters 2 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nelson Aerts came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Paulo Carvallo claimed a first win over Nelson Aerts in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-31 | Brazil 3 Masters 1 | QF | hard | Nelson Aerts | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1994-11-05 | Uruguay Paraguay Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Nelson Aerts | 6-1 6-1 |