Diego Hipperdinger advanced when David Salvador Estepa retired 6-2 4-1 in the Spain 5 Masters 4 round of 32. Diego Hipperdinger claimed a first win over David Salvador Estepa in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-17 | Spain 9 Masters 4 | R16 | clay | David Salvador Estepa | 6-2 6-4 |