Israel Monteiro advanced when Tiago Sousa retired 6-7 7-6 4-4 in the Portugal 5 Masters 3 round of 32. Israel Monteiro claimed a first win over Tiago Sousa in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Monteiro I. advanced when Sousa T. retired.
Clay: Monteiro I. leads 1–0 · Hard: Sousa T. leads 1–0
Israel Monteiro beat Tiago Sousa 6-7 7-6 4-4 after Tiago Sousa retired. Umpiry, "Israel Monteiro vs Tiago Sousa — Portugal 5 Masters 3 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-11-22/monteiro-vs-sousa-portugal-5-masters-3-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 22 November 1997).