Albert Montanes defeated Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero 1-6 6-3 7-5 in the Spain 8 Masters 1 qualifying round on clay. The result followed the form book — Albert Montanes came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Albert Montanes extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-03 | Spain F5 | QF | clay | Albert Montanes | 6-2 3-6 6-3 |
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