German Puentes defeated Alberto Banus Sado 6-1 6-2 in the Spain 8 Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The result followed the form book — German Puentes came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. German Puentes extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-17 | Spain 9 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | German Puentes | 6-4 2-6 7-5 |
| 1997-08-08 | Spain 7 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | German Puentes | 6-4 2-6 6-0 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.