Yohny Romero defeated Richard Brostowicz 6-3 7-5 in the Cuba Mexico Masters 1 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Richard Brostowicz came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Yohny Romero claimed a first win over Richard Brostowicz in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-05 | Mexico 2 Masters 1 | R32 | hard | Richard Brostowicz | 6-2 7-6 |