Juan Balcells defeated Pedro Nieto 6-2 6-1 in the Spain 1 Masters 3 semi-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Juan Balcells came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Juan Balcells extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Balcells J. took it in straight sets.
Juan Balcells beat Pedro Nieto 6-2 6-1. Umpiry, "Juan Balcells vs Pedro Nieto — Spain 1 Masters 3 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-01-03/balcells-vs-nieto-spain-1-masters-3-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 3 January 1998).