Nelson Aerts vs Rodrigo Ferreiro — Brazil 1 Masters 1 Qualifying Round
Brazil 1 Masters 1 · ITF · Qualifying Round
BRANelson Aerts
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Saturday, 5 April 1997 ·
clay
BRARodrigo Ferreiro
Last 10 · pre-match
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Aerts N.3-6 6-4 6-3
Ferreiro R.
Aerts N.
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Ferreiro R.
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Nelson Aerts defeated Rodrigo Ferreiro 3-6 6-4 6-3 in the Brazil 1 Masters 1 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Rodrigo Ferreiro came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nelson Aerts claimed a first win over Rodrigo Ferreiro in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Nelson Aerts dropped the opening set before beating Rodrigo Ferreiro 3–6 6–4 6–3.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-19 | Brazil 4 Masters 4 | QF | clay | Rodrigo Ferreiro | 6-4 3-6 6-4 |