Alex Calatrava defeated Marat Safin 7-6 7-5 in the Spain 2 Masters 2 round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Alex Calatrava came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alex Calatrava extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Calatrava A. took it in straight sets.
Alex Calatrava beat Marat Safin 7-6 7-5. Umpiry, "Alex Calatrava vs Marat Safin — Spain 2 Masters 2 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-31/calatrava-vs-safin-spain-2-masters-2-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 31 January 1997).