Pedro Canovas defeated Javier Perez Vazquez 4-6 7-6 7-5 in the Spain 6 Masters 2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Javier Perez Vazquez came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Pedro Canovas claimed a first win over Javier Perez Vazquez in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-04-09 | Spain 4 3 | R32 | clay | Javier Perez Vazquez | 6-2 6-4 |
| 2001-01-08 | Spain 1 2 | SF | clay | Javier Perez Vazquez | 4-6 6-2 6-4 |
| 1997-06-06 | Spain 5 Masters 2 | QF | hard | Javier Perez Vazquez | 6-2 6-3 |