Gorka Fraile defeated Ezequiel Velez 7-5 6-2 in the Spain F3 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ezequiel Velez came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Gorka Fraile had been the form player, winning 7 of their last 10 on clay. Gorka Fraile claimed a first win over Ezequiel Velez in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Fraile G. took it in straight sets.
Clay: level 1–1 · Hard: Velez E. leads 1–0
Gorka Fraile beat Ezequiel Velez 7-5 6-2. Umpiry, "Gorka Fraile vs Ezequiel Velez — Spain F3 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-07-20/fraile-vs-velez-spain-f3-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 20 July 1998).