Nuno Marques defeated Emanuel Couto 6-4 7-6 in the Portugal 1 Masters 3 semi-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Nuno Marques came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nuno Marques extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Marques N. took it in straight sets.
Marques N. and Couto E. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Marques N. went 1–1 (50%) against them, Couto E. 1–1 (50%).
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Nuno Marques beat Emanuel Couto 6-4 7-6. Umpiry, "Nuno Marques vs Emanuel Couto — Portugal 1 Masters 3 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-01-31/couto-vs-marques-portugal-1-masters-3-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 31 January 1998).