Christophe Rochus defeated Timothy Aerts 6-0 5-2 in the Portugal 1 Masters 2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Timothy Aerts came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Christophe Rochus claimed a first win over Timothy Aerts in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Rochus C. took it in straight sets.
Christophe Rochus beat Timothy Aerts 6-0 5-2. Umpiry, "Christophe Rochus vs Timothy Aerts — Portugal 1 Masters 2 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-01-31/aerts-vs-rochus-portugal-1-masters-2-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 31 January 1998).