Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo defeated Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero 6-1 6-2 in the Spain 6 Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 7 on clay. Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo claimed a first win over Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-03 | Spain F5 | R32 | clay | Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero | 7-6 6-4 |
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