Eduardo Nicolas defeated Jose Imaz Ruiz 7-5 3-6 6-2 in the Netherlands Masters 4 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jose Imaz Ruiz came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Eduardo Nicolas claimed a first win over Jose Imaz Ruiz in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-09 | Spain 4 Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Jose Imaz Ruiz | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1995-05-12 | Spain 4 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | Jose Imaz Ruiz | 6-0 6-1 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (6 vs 6). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About