German Puentes defeated Jose Imaz Ruiz 6-4 6-0 in the Spain 2 Masters 4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jose Imaz Ruiz came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. German Puentes claimed a first win over Jose Imaz Ruiz in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-09 | Spain 4 Masters 2 | SF | clay | Jose Imaz Ruiz | 4-6 6-1 6-4 |
| 1997-02-28 | Spain 3 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Jose Imaz Ruiz | 6-2 6-1 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (34 vs 6). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About