Gorka Fraile defeated Alex Calatrava 7-5 6-1 in the Valencia q16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Alex Calatrava came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Gorka Fraile claimed a first win over Alex Calatrava in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-09 | Spain 4 Masters 4 | R16 | clay | Alex Calatrava | 6-1 6-2 |
| 1997-02-28 | Spain 3 Masters 3 | R32 | clay | Alex Calatrava | 6-4 6-1 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (4 vs 5). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About