Javier Garcia Sintes defeated Roberto Menendez 3-6 6-4 6-4 in the Spain 5 Masters 4 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Roberto Menendez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Javier Garcia Sintes claimed a first win over Roberto Menendez in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Garcia Sintes J. came through in three sets.
Javier Garcia Sintes beat Roberto Menendez 3-6 6-4 6-4. Umpiry, "Javier Garcia Sintes vs Roberto Menendez — Spain 5 Masters 4 Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1999-05-07/menendez-vs-sintes-spain-5-masters-4-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 7 May 1999).