Fabio Maggi defeated German Puentes 6-1 7-6 in the Spain 2 Masters 4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — German Puentes came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Fabio Maggi had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 9 on clay. Fabio Maggi claimed a first win over German Puentes in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Maggi F. took it in straight sets.
Fabio Maggi beat German Puentes 6-1 7-6. Umpiry, "Fabio Maggi vs German Puentes — Spain 2 Masters 4 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-01-30/maggi-vs-puentes-spain-2-masters-4-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 30 January 1998).