Joao Cunha Silva vs Gilbert Schaller — Portugal 1 Masters 3 Semi-final
Portugal 1 Masters 3 · ITF · Semi-final
2 — 1
Sets
Saturday, 1 May 1999 ·
clay
Cunha Silva J.6-7 6-1 6-3
Schaller G.
Cunha Silva J.
6662
Schaller G.
7131
Joao Cunha Silva defeated Gilbert Schaller 6-7 6-1 6-3 in the Portugal 1 Masters 3 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gilbert Schaller came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Joao Cunha Silva claimed a first win over Gilbert Schaller in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Joao Cunha Silva dropped the opening set before beating Gilbert Schaller 6–7 6–1 6–3.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-12 | Umag | R32 | clay | Gilbert Schaller | 7-6(2) 6-0 |