Emanuel Couto defeated Pedro Nieto 6-4 7-5 in the Portugal 1 Masters 2 semi-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Emanuel Couto came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Emanuel Couto extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-03 | Spain 1 Masters 2 | R16 | clay | Emanuel Couto | 6-4 5-7 6-3 |
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