Marcos Daniel defeated German Puentes 6-3 6-7 7-5 in the Slovenia F1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — German Puentes came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Marcos Daniel claimed a first win over German Puentes in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-27 | Spain 3 Masters 1 | R32 | clay | German Puentes | 6-1 5-1 |
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