Nelson Aerts vs Joao Zwetsch — Brazil 1 Masters 1 Semi-final
Brazil 1 Masters 1 · ITF · Semi-final
BRANelson Aerts
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 0
Sets
Saturday, 5 April 1997 ·
clay
BRAJoao Zwetsch
Last 10 · pre-match
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Aerts N.7-6 6-1
Zwetsch J.
Aerts N.
762
Zwetsch J.
610
Nelson Aerts defeated Joao Zwetsch 7-6 6-1 in the Brazil 1 Masters 1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Joao Zwetsch came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nelson Aerts claimed a first win over Joao Zwetsch in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Nelson Aerts came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 7–6 6–1.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-19 | Brazil 4 Masters 2 | R16 | clay | Joao Zwetsch | 6-2 3-6 6-3 |