Roberto Menendez defeated Antonio Baldellou Esteva 7-5 6-4 in the Spain 5 Masters 1 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Antonio Baldellou Esteva came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Roberto Menendez claimed a first win over Antonio Baldellou Esteva in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-02 | Spain F13 | R16 | clay | Antonio Baldellou Esteva | 6-2 4-6 7-5 |
| 2002-04-08 | Spain 4 2 | R16 | clay | Antonio Baldellou Esteva | 4-6 6-1 6-3 |