Albert Portas defeated Alex Calatrava 6-7 6-4 7-5 in the Spain 2 Masters 3 semi-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Albert Portas came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Albert Portas extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Portas A. came through in three sets.
Albert Portas beat Alex Calatrava 6-7 6-4 7-5. Umpiry, "Albert Portas vs Alex Calatrava — Spain 2 Masters 3 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-31/calatrava-vs-portas-spain-2-masters-3-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 31 January 1997).