Carlos Poch Gradin defeated Hector Ruiz Cadenas 6-1 6-3 in the Spain 2 4 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Hector Ruiz Cadenas came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, but Carlos Poch Gradin had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on clay. Carlos Poch Gradin narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-25 | Spain F8 | SF | clay | Hector Ruiz Cadenas | 6-7(6) 6-0 6-4 |
| 2007-11-19 | Spain F42 | SF | clay | Carlos Poch Gradin | 7-5 5-7 7-5 |
| 2006-01-09 | Spain F1 | QF | clay | Hector Ruiz Cadenas | 3-6 6-4 6-2 |