Erick Gomes defeated Alexandre Simoni 7-6 7-6 in the Brazil F1 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alexandre Simoni came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Erick Gomes claimed a first win over Alexandre Simoni in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Gomes E. took it in straight sets.
Erick Gomes beat Alexandre Simoni 7-6 7-6. Umpiry, "Erick Gomes vs Alexandre Simoni — Brazil F1 Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-07-20/gomes-vs-simoni-brazil-f1-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 20 July 1998).