Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero defeated Pedro Nieto 3-6 6-4 6-0 in the Spain 5 Masters 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Pedro Nieto came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero claimed a first win over Pedro Nieto in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Saiz Panadero J. came through in three sets.
Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero beat Pedro Nieto 3-6 6-4 6-0. Umpiry, "Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero vs Pedro Nieto — Spain 5 Masters 2 Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-05-08/nieto-vs-panadero-spain-5-masters-2-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 8 May 1998).