Janne Ojala defeated Pedro Nieto 6-2 7-6 in the Portugal 1 Masters 4 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Pedro Nieto came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Janne Ojala had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 10 on clay. Janne Ojala claimed a first win over Pedro Nieto in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-05-01 | Portugal 1 Masters 2 | QF | clay | Pedro Nieto | 1-6 6-2 6-2 |