Paulo Taicher defeated Yohny Romero 6-3 6-7 6-1 in the Cuba Mexico Masters 4 final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Yohny Romero came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Paulo Taicher claimed a first win over Yohny Romero in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-16 | Cuba Mexico Masters 2 | R32 | hard | Yohny Romero | 4-6 6-2 6-1 |