Mario Munoz Bejarano defeated Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo 7-5 2-6 6-4 in the Spain 5 Masters 3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Mario Munoz Bejarano claimed a first win over Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-15 | Spain 7 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo | 6-3 7-6 |
| 1999-08-02 | Spain F5 | R32 | clay | Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo | 6-4 6-1 |
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