Hector Ruiz Cadenas defeated Carlos Rexach Itoiz 6-4 6-3 in the Spain F2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Rexach Itoiz came in leading the head-to-head 4–0, but Hector Ruiz Cadenas had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 8 on clay. Hector Ruiz Cadenas claimed a first win over Carlos Rexach Itoiz in five meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 4–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-05 | Spain F18 | R32 | clay | Carlos Rexach Itoiz | 0-3 |
| 2007-03-05 | Spain F9 | R32 | clay | Carlos Rexach Itoiz | 1-6 6-2 6-3 |
| 2007-01-08 | Spain F1 | R32 | clay | Carlos Rexach Itoiz | 1-6 7-5 7-5 |
| 2004-11-15 | Spain F31 | R16 | clay | Carlos Rexach Itoiz | 3-6 6-2 6-3 |