German Lopez defeated Juan Balcells 7-6 6-4 in the Spain 3 Masters 3 qualifying round on clay. The result followed the form book — German Lopez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. German Lopez extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Lopez G. took it in straight sets.
German Lopez beat Juan Balcells 7-6 6-4. Umpiry, "German Lopez vs Juan Balcells — Spain 3 Masters 3 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-02-28/balcells-vs-lopez-spain-3-masters-3-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 28 February 1997).