Marc Marco Ripoll defeated Javier Perez Vazquez 6-4 6-1 in the Spain 3 1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Javier Perez Vazquez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Marc Marco Ripoll claimed a first win over Javier Perez Vazquez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-27 | Spain F4 | QF | clay | Javier Perez Vazquez | 6-1 6-2 |