Javier Perez Vazquez defeated Carlos Martinez Comet 6-1 3-6 6-2 in the Spain F8 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Martinez Comet came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Javier Perez Vazquez had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 9 on clay. Javier Perez Vazquez claimed a first win over Carlos Martinez Comet in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-08 | Spain 7 Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Carlos Martinez Comet | 4-6 6-4 6-2 |