Eduardo Nicolas defeated Carlos Gomez Diaz 6-2 4-6 6-3 in the Spain 3 Masters 4 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Gomez Diaz came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Eduardo Nicolas claimed a first win over Carlos Gomez Diaz in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-05 | Croatia 1 Masters 4 | SF | clay | Carlos Gomez Diaz | 7-6 6-4 |
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