Fernando Vicente defeated Francisco Clavet 7-5 6-3 in the Indian Wells Masters round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Francisco Clavet came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Fernando Vicente claimed a first win over Francisco Clavet in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-27 | Bogota | R16 | hard | Francisco Clavet | 6-1 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.