Juan Balcells defeated Victor Sendin 6-3 6-1 in the Spain 1 Masters 4 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Victor Sendin came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Juan Balcells claimed a first win over Victor Sendin in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Balcells J. took it in straight sets.
Juan Balcells beat Victor Sendin 6-3 6-1. Umpiry, "Juan Balcells vs Victor Sendin — Spain 1 Masters 4 Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-03/balcells-vs-sendin-spain-1-masters-4-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 3 January 1997).