Nelson Aerts defeated Luiz Marafelli 6-2 6-1 in the Brazil 3 Masters 1 round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Nelson Aerts came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nelson Aerts extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-05 | Brazil 1 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Nelson Aerts | 6-0 6-0 |