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