Pedro Nieto defeated Javier Perez Vazquez 6-7 6-4 6-2 in the Spain F8 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Javier Perez Vazquez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Pedro Nieto claimed a first win over Javier Perez Vazquez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-06 | Spain 5 Masters 3 | R16 | hard | Javier Perez Vazquez | 6-2 6-4 |