Francisco Ruiz defeated Miguel Miranda 6-0 7-5 in the Venezuela Ecuador Masters 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Miguel Miranda came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Francisco Ruiz claimed a first win over Miguel Miranda in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-05-02 | Chile 2 Masters 1 | R16 | clay | Miguel Miranda | 6-3 7-6 |