Martin Rodriguez defeated Alex Lopez Moron 6-4 6-2 in the Acapulco q16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Alex Lopez Moron came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Martin Rodriguez claimed a first win over Alex Lopez Moron in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-02-28 | Spain 3 Masters 1 | F | clay | Alex Lopez Moron | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1997-02-28 | Spain 3 Masters 4 | QF | clay | Alex Lopez Moron | 2-6 6-3 7-6 |
| 1992-07-20 | France 2 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Alex Lopez Moron | 6-3 3-6 6-0 |
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