Marat Safin defeated Eduardo Nicolas 7-6 2-6 6-1 in the Spain 3 Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Marat Safin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Marat Safin extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Safin M. came through in three sets.
Marat Safin beat Eduardo Nicolas 7-6 2-6 6-1. Umpiry, "Marat Safin vs Eduardo Nicolas — Spain 3 Masters 4 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-02-28/nicolas-vs-safin-spain-3-masters-4-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 28 February 1997).