Francisco Costa defeated Egberto Caldas 6-3 6-7 6-2 in the Brazil 4 Masters 3 round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Francisco Costa came in leading the head-to-head 3–1. Francisco Costa extended the head-to-head to 4–1.
Costa F. came through in three sets.
Clay: Costa F. leads 2–1 · Hard: Costa F. leads 2–0
Francisco Costa beat Egberto Caldas 6-3 6-7 6-2. Umpiry, "Francisco Costa vs Egberto Caldas — Brazil 4 Masters 3 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-10-25/caldas-vs-costa-brazil-4-masters-3-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 25 October 1997).