Alberto Banus Sado defeated Christian Requeni Sivera 7-6 6-2 in the Spain 8 Masters 3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Christian Requeni Sivera came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alberto Banus Sado claimed a first win over Christian Requeni Sivera in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-16 | Spain 8 Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Christian Requeni Sivera | 3-6 7-5 6-4 |