Francisco Costa defeated Adriano Ferreira 6-3 6-7 6-4 in the Brazil 4 Masters 3 final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Adriano Ferreira came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Francisco Costa claimed a first win over Adriano Ferreira in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-19 | Brazil 4 Masters 3 | R16 | clay | Adriano Ferreira | 7-6 3-6 6-4 |
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