Carlos Costa defeated Magnus Gustafsson 6-4 7-6 6-4 in the Barcelona final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Magnus Gustafsson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Carlos Costa claimed a first win over Magnus Gustafsson in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Costa C. took it in straight sets.