Francisco Fogues defeated Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero 4-6 6-1 6-4 in the Spain 5 Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, but Francisco Fogues had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on clay. Francisco Fogues claimed a first win over Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Fogues F. came through in three sets.
Clay: Saiz Panadero J. leads 2–1 · Hard: Saiz Panadero J. leads 1–0
Francisco Fogues beat Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero 4-6 6-1 6-4. Umpiry, "Francisco Fogues vs Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero — Spain 5 Masters 4 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-05-08/fogues-vs-panadero-spain-5-masters-4-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 8 May 1998).