Ricardo Rubio defeated Fabio Maggi 6-7 6-3 7-5 in the Spain 3 Masters 1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Fabio Maggi came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Ricardo Rubio claimed a first win over Fabio Maggi in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-11-01 | Spain 9 Masters 4 | QF | clay | Fabio Maggi | 6-3 5-7 6-2 |
| 1994-06-10 | Spain 5 Masters 3 | R16 | clay | Fabio Maggi | 2-6 6-4 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.