Roberto Menendez defeated Emilio Viuda Hernandez 5-7 7-6 7-5 in the Spain F2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Emilio Viuda Hernandez came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Roberto Menendez narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-04-07 | Spain 4 1 | QF | clay | Emilio Viuda Hernandez | 6-3 6-0 |
| 1998-06-05 | Spain 6 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Emilio Viuda Hernandez | 7-5 6-3 |
| 1997-08-08 | Spain 7 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Roberto Menendez | 7-6 6-2 |