Gerardo Morales defeated Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero 6-2 7-5 in the Spain F1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Gerardo Morales had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 7 on clay. Gerardo Morales claimed a first win over Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-11-01 | Spain 9 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero | 6-2 5-7 6-4 |