Leonardo Silva defeated Oscar Rodriguez Arg 5-7 6-3 6-1 in the Brazil 5 Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Oscar Rodriguez Arg came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Leonardo Silva had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on clay. Leonardo Silva claimed a first win over Oscar Rodriguez Arg in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Silva L. came through in three sets.
Leonardo Silva beat Oscar Rodriguez Arg 5-7 6-3 6-1. Umpiry, "Leonardo Silva vs Oscar Rodriguez Arg — Brazil 5 Masters 4 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-11-22/arg-vs-silva-brazil-5-masters-4-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 22 November 1997).