Pedro Nieto vs Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero — Spain 4 Masters 1 Round of 32
Spain 4 Masters 1 · ITF · Round of 32
ESPPedro Nieto
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 0
Sets
Friday, 9 May 1997 ·
clay
ESPJuan Antonio Saiz Panadero
Last 10 · pre-match
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Nieto P.6-4 6-4
Saiz Panadero J.
Nieto P.
662
Saiz Panadero J.
440
Pedro Nieto defeated Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero 6-4 6-4 in the Spain 4 Masters 1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Pedro Nieto had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 7 on clay. Pedro Nieto claimed a first win over Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Pedro Nieto edged a tight contest from start to finish — 6–4 6–4.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-08-31 | Spain F8 | QF | clay | Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero | 2-6 6-0 6-1 |
| 1998-05-08 | Spain 5 Masters 2 | R16 | clay | Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero | 3-6 6-4 6-0 |