Emilio Daniel Baez Britez defeated Rodrigo Ribeiro 6-1 6-3 in the Paraguay F1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Rodrigo Ribeiro came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Emilio Daniel Baez Britez had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 8 on clay. Emilio Daniel Baez Britez claimed a first win over Rodrigo Ribeiro in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-12 | Colombia Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Rodrigo Ribeiro | 7-5 6-7 6-1 |