Manuel Sala defeated Victor Sendin 7-5 3-6 6-4 in the Spain 4 Masters 4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Victor Sendin came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Manuel Sala claimed a first win over Victor Sendin in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-04-09 | Spain 4 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Victor Sendin | 7-6 6-2 |
| 1998-04-03 | Spain 4 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | Victor Sendin | 6-4 6-3 |