Mounir El Aarej defeated German Puentes 6-4 6-2 in the Spain 1 Satellite 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — German Puentes came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Mounir El Aarej had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 9 on clay. Mounir El Aarej claimed a first win over German Puentes in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-12 | Spain F14 | R16 | clay | German Puentes | 6-4 6-1 |
| 1998-04-03 | Spain 4 Masters 3 | R16 | clay | German Puentes | 6-3 6-2 |
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