Ernane Melo vs Richard Brostowicz — Brazil 5 Masters 1 Qualifying Round
Brazil 5 Masters 1 · ITF · Qualifying Round
BRAErnane Melo
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Saturday, 22 November 1997 ·
clay
BRARichard Brostowicz
Last 10 · pre-match
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Melo E.7-6 1-6 7-6
Brostowicz R.
Melo E.
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Brostowicz R.
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Ernane Melo defeated Richard Brostowicz 7-6 1-6 7-6 in the Brazil 5 Masters 1 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Richard Brostowicz came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ernane Melo claimed a first win over Richard Brostowicz in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Ernane Melo closed it out in three sets, 7–6 1–6 7–6.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-25 | Brazil 4 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Richard Brostowicz | 6-7 7-6 7-6 |