Tiago Sousa defeated Israel Monteiro 6-3 7-6 in the Portugal 3 Masters 3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Israel Monteiro came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Tiago Sousa claimed a first win over Israel Monteiro in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-22 | Portugal 5 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Israel Monteiro | 6-7 7-6 4-4 |
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