Andrea Arnaboldi defeated Hector Ruiz Cadenas 6-2 5-7 6-2 in the Spain F5 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Hector Ruiz Cadenas came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Andrea Arnaboldi narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-04 | Spain F5 | R16 | clay | Andrea Arnaboldi | 6-4 3-6 6-2 |
| 2006-07-17 | Spain F23 | R16 | clay | Hector Ruiz Cadenas | 4-6 6-2 6-0 |
| 2006-02-20 | Spain F7 | R16 | clay | Hector Ruiz Cadenas | 6-4 6-1 |
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