Albert Montanes defeated Ezequiel Velez 0-6 6-0 6-1 in the Spain 5 Masters 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ezequiel Velez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Albert Montanes had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on clay. Albert Montanes claimed a first win over Ezequiel Velez in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Montanes A. came through in three sets.
Albert Montanes beat Ezequiel Velez 0-6 6-0 6-1. Umpiry, "Albert Montanes vs Ezequiel Velez — Spain 5 Masters 3 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1999-05-07/montanes-vs-velez-spain-5-masters-3-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 7 May 1999).