Sergi Bruguera defeated Magnus Gustafsson 6-0 4-6 6-4 in the Barcelona semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Magnus Gustafsson came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's final. Sergi Bruguera claimed a first win over Magnus Gustafsson in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Bruguera S. came through in three sets.