Emilio Benfele Alvarez advanced when Galo Blanco retired 6-3 3-6 4-0 in the Amsterdam round of 32. Emilio Benfele Alvarez claimed a first win over Galo Blanco in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-08 | Marbella | R16 | clay | Galo Blanco | 6-4 6-4 |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (73 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.