Juan Carlos Ferrero defeated Emilio Viuda Hernandez 6-1 6-1 in the Spain F8 final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Emilio Viuda Hernandez came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Juan Carlos Ferrero had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on clay. Juan Carlos Ferrero claimed a first win over Emilio Viuda Hernandez in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-30 | Spain 2 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Emilio Viuda Hernandez | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1997-05-09 | Spain 4 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Emilio Viuda Hernandez | 7-6 6-2 |
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