Tommy Robredo defeated Manuel Sala 6-4 6-2 in the Spain 8 Masters 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Manuel Sala came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Tommy Robredo claimed a first win over Manuel Sala in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-01-29 | Spain 2 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Manuel Sala | 6-3 6-2 |
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