Tommy Robredo defeated Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero 4-6 6-4 6-1 in the Spain F6 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Tommy Robredo claimed a first win over Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Robredo T. came through in three sets.
Tommy Robredo beat Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero 4-6 6-4 6-1. Umpiry, "Tommy Robredo vs Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero — Spain F6 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-08-17/panadero-vs-robredo-spain-f6-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 17 August 1998).