Bernardo Mota defeated Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero 6-3 7-5 in the Portugal F1 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Bernardo Mota had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 6 on clay. Bernardo Mota claimed a first win over Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-05-10 | Spain 4 Masters 1 | QF | clay | Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero | 6-4 7-5 |
| 1995-08-11 | Spain 7 Masters 3 | R16 | clay | Juan Antonio Saiz Panadero | 6-2 6-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.