Paulo Taicher defeated Marcos Daniel 7-6 6-7 6-4 in the Brazil F4 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Marcos Daniel came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Paulo Taicher claimed a first win over Marcos Daniel in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-03 | Brazil 2 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Marcos Daniel | 6-7 6-3 6-2 |
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