German Puentes defeated German Lopez 7-6 6-1 in the Spain 7 Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — German Lopez came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. German Puentes claimed a first win over German Lopez in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Puentes G. took it in straight sets.
German Puentes beat German Lopez 7-6 6-1. Umpiry, "German Puentes vs German Lopez — Spain 7 Masters 3 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1996-08-10/lopez-vs-puentes-spain-7-masters-3-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 10 August 1996).