Gorka Fraile defeated Manuel Sala 6-3 3-6 6-3 in the Spain 8 Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Manuel Sala came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, but Gorka Fraile had been the form player, winning 7 of their last 10 on clay. Gorka Fraile claimed a first win over Manuel Sala in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-04-07 | Spain 4 4 | QF | clay | Manuel Sala | 7-6(4) 7-5 |
| 1999-05-07 | Spain 5 Masters 2 | SF | clay | Manuel Sala | 6-4 6-1 |
| 1999-04-09 | Spain 4 Masters 2 | R16 | clay | Manuel Sala | 4-6 6-4 6-4 |
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