Yohny Romero defeated Paulo Taicher 4-6 6-2 6-1 in the Cuba Mexico Masters 2 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Paulo Taicher came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Yohny Romero claimed a first win over Paulo Taicher in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-02-20 | Cuba Mexico Masters 4 | F | clay | Paulo Taicher | 6-3 6-7 6-1 |