David Salvador Estepa defeated Carlos Martinez Comet 7-5 6-2 in the Spain 8 Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Martinez Comet came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. David Salvador Estepa claimed a first win over Carlos Martinez Comet in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-03 | Spain 1 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Carlos Martinez Comet | 6-1 6-0 |