Inigo Cervantes defeated Carlos Rexach Itoiz 7-5 6-2 in the Spain F17 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Rexach Itoiz came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Inigo Cervantes had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 6 on clay. Inigo Cervantes claimed a first win over Carlos Rexach Itoiz in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-30 | Spain F25 | R32 | clay | Carlos Rexach Itoiz | 1-6 6-1 7-6(4) |
| 2007-10-29 | Spain F39 | R16 | clay | Carlos Rexach Itoiz | 6-2 6-2 |
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