Victor Sendin defeated Jose Imaz Ruiz 6-3 6-2 in the Spain 4 Masters 1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jose Imaz Ruiz came in leading the head-to-head 4–0. Victor Sendin claimed a first win over Jose Imaz Ruiz in five meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 4–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-09 | Spain 4 Masters 4 | QF | clay | Jose Imaz Ruiz | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1996-02-02 | Spain 2 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Jose Imaz Ruiz | 6-1 6-0 |
| 1994-09-30 | Portugal 3 Masters 1 | R16 | clay | Jose Imaz Ruiz | 6-4 6-0 |
| 1994-09-30 | Portugal 3 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Jose Imaz Ruiz | 6-2 6-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.