Sergi Duran defeated Pedro Nieto 6-4 4-6 6-3 in the Spain 5 Masters 3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Pedro Nieto came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Sergi Duran had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 9 on clay. Sergi Duran claimed a first win over Pedro Nieto in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Duran S. came through in three sets.
Sergi Duran beat Pedro Nieto 6-4 4-6 6-3. Umpiry, "Sergi Duran vs Pedro Nieto — Spain 5 Masters 3 Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-05-08/duran-vs-nieto-spain-5-masters-3-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 8 May 1998).