Francisco Roig defeated Emilio Sanchez 6-4 6-4 in the Barcelona round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Emilio Sanchez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending the title, but Francisco Roig had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on clay. Francisco Roig claimed a first win over Emilio Sanchez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Roig F. took it in straight sets.