Juan Carlos Baguena defeated Albert Portas 6-0 4-6 6-4 in the Spain 1 Masters 1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Albert Portas came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Juan Carlos Baguena had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on clay. Juan Carlos Baguena claimed a first win over Albert Portas in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Baguena J. came through in three sets.