Marc Fornell Mestres defeated Hector Ruiz Cadenas 7-6 2-6 6-2 in the Spain F38 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Hector Ruiz Cadenas came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Marc Fornell Mestres had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 8 on clay. Marc Fornell Mestres claimed a first win over Hector Ruiz Cadenas in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-05-21 | Spain F19 | F | clay | Hector Ruiz Cadenas | 4-6 6-3 7-5 |
| 2004-07-26 | Spain F16 | QF | clay | Hector Ruiz Cadenas | 6-7(6) 6-3 6-1 |
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