Jeff Coetzee defeated Gonzalo Rodriguez 6-3 6-7 6-3 in the Ecuador Peru Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gonzalo Rodriguez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jeff Coetzee claimed a first win over Gonzalo Rodriguez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-06 | Bolivia Paraguay Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Gonzalo Rodriguez | 7-6 1-0 |