Richard Brostowicz vs Ernane Melo — Brazil 4 Masters 3 Round of 32
Brazil 4 Masters 3 · ITF · Round of 32
BRARichard Brostowicz
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 1
Sets
Saturday, 25 October 1997 ·
clay
BRAErnane Melo
Last 10 · pre-match
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Brostowicz R.6-7 7-6 7-6
Melo E.
Brostowicz R.
6772
Melo E.
7661
Richard Brostowicz defeated Ernane Melo 6-7 7-6 7-6 in the Brazil 4 Masters 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ernane Melo came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Richard Brostowicz claimed a first win over Ernane Melo in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Richard Brostowicz dropped the opening set before beating Ernane Melo 6–7 7–6 7–6.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-22 | Brazil 5 Masters 1 | QF | clay | Ernane Melo | 7-6 1-6 7-6 |