Daniel Monedero defeated Hector Ruiz Cadenas 6-3 6-3 in the Spain F34 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Hector Ruiz Cadenas came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Daniel Monedero had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 8 on clay. Daniel Monedero claimed a first win over Hector Ruiz Cadenas in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-02 | Spain F6 | R32 | clay | Hector Ruiz Cadenas | 7-5 6-0 |
| 2002-07-29 | Spain F8 | R32 | clay | Hector Ruiz Cadenas | 7-6(1) 6-3 |