Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero defeated Juan Giner 6-1 1-6 6-3 in the Spain 8 Masters 2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Juan Giner came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero claimed a first win over Juan Giner in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Saiz Panadero J. came through in three sets.
Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero beat Juan Giner 6-1 1-6 6-3. Umpiry, "Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero vs Juan Giner — Spain 8 Masters 2 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-10-16/giner-vs-panadero-spain-8-masters-2-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 16 October 1998).