Adriano Ferreira defeated Richard Brostowicz 7-6 6-4 in the Brazil 4 Masters 3 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Richard Brostowicz came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Adriano Ferreira had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on clay. Adriano Ferreira claimed a first win over Richard Brostowicz in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Ferreira A. took it in straight sets.
Adriano Ferreira beat Richard Brostowicz 7-6 6-4. Umpiry, "Adriano Ferreira vs Richard Brostowicz — Brazil 4 Masters 3 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-10-25/brostowicz-vs-ferreira-brazil-4-masters-3-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 25 October 1997).