Julian Alonso defeated Marcello Craca 6-4 1-6 7-5 in the Santiago round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Marcello Craca came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Julian Alonso had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 7 on clay. Julian Alonso claimed a first win over Marcello Craca in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-20 | Mexico City | R32 | clay | Marcello Craca | 5-7 6-3 6-3 |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (110 vs 33). ATP, WTA & Challenger.