Pedro Rico defeated Javier Garcia Sintes 6-3 6-4 in the Spain F1 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Javier Garcia Sintes came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Pedro Rico claimed a first win over Javier Garcia Sintes in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-07 | Spain F9 | R32 | clay | Javier Garcia Sintes | 6-2 6-1 |
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