Daniel Melo defeated Richard Brostowicz 6-0 6-0 in the Brazil F5 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Richard Brostowicz came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Daniel Melo narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-16 | Cuba Mexico Masters 2 | R16 | hard | Richard Brostowicz | 6-0 6-4 |
| 1997-05-31 | Brazil 3 Masters 3 | R16 | hard | Daniel Melo | 6-3 4-6 6-1 |
| 1996-05-04 | Brazil 2 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Richard Brostowicz | 6-3 6-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.