Daniel Melo defeated Paulo Carvallo 6-4 6-0 in the Brazil 3 Masters 2 qualifying round on hard. The result followed the form book — Daniel Melo came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Daniel Melo extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-22 | Brazil 5 Masters 1 | R16 | clay | Daniel Melo | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1997-05-31 | Brazil 3 Masters 1 | R16 | hard | Paulo Carvallo | 7-5 7-5 |
| 1997-05-03 | Brazil 2 Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Daniel Melo | 6-3 7-5 |
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