Hector Ruiz Cadenas defeated Marcel Granollers 6-1 6-4 in the Spain 6 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Marcel Granollers came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Hector Ruiz Cadenas claimed a first win over Marcel Granollers in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-04-08 | Valencia | Q16 | hard | Marcel Granollers | 7-5 6-0 |
| 2005-05-02 | Spain F6 | R16 | clay | Marcel Granollers | 6-1 6-4 |
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