Pedro Nieto advanced when German Lopez retired 7-6 in the Spain F9 qualifying round. Pedro Nieto claimed a first win over German Lopez in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-03 | Spain 4 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | German Lopez | 6-2 6-2 |
| 1998-04-03 | Spain 4 Masters 4 | R16 | clay | German Lopez | 7-5 6-3 |