Alberto Banus Sado defeated Gorka Fraile 7-6 7-6 in the Spain F11 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gorka Fraile came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Alberto Banus Sado claimed a first win over Gorka Fraile in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-05-07 | Spain 5 Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Gorka Fraile | 6-1 6-7 7-6 |
| 1999-04-09 | Spain 4 Masters 4 | QF | clay | Gorka Fraile | 6-3 4-6 6-2 |
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