Feliciano Lopez defeated Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo 6-4 6-3 in the Spain 8 Masters 1 qualifying round on clay. The result followed the form book — Feliciano Lopez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Feliciano Lopez extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Lopez F. took it in straight sets.
Feliciano Lopez beat Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo 6-4 6-3. Umpiry, "Feliciano Lopez vs Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo — Spain 8 Masters 1 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-10-16/hidalgo-vs-lopez-spain-8-masters-1-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 16 October 1998).