Daniel Melo defeated Richard Brostowicz 6-3 4-6 6-1 in the Brazil 3 Masters 3 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Richard Brostowicz came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Daniel Melo claimed a first win over Richard Brostowicz in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Melo D. came through in three sets.
Hard: Melo D. leads 1–0 · Clay: Brostowicz R. leads 1–0
Daniel Melo beat Richard Brostowicz 6-3 4-6 6-1. Umpiry, "Daniel Melo vs Richard Brostowicz — Brazil 3 Masters 3 Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-05-31/brostowicz-vs-melo-brazil-3-masters-3-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 31 May 1997).