Eduardo Nicolas defeated David Morente 6-1 6-2 in the Spain 8 Masters 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — David Morente came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Eduardo Nicolas had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 10 on clay. Eduardo Nicolas claimed a first win over David Morente in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-03-01 | Spain 3 Masters 4 | R32 | clay | David Morente | 7-6 6-3 |
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