Alberto Banus Sado defeated Mariano Albert Ferrando 7-6 7-5 in the Spain 1 1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mariano Albert Ferrando came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Alberto Banus Sado claimed a first win over Mariano Albert Ferrando in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-09-17 | Spain F11 | R32 | clay | Mariano Albert Ferrando | 7-5 6-1 |
| 2001-05-07 | Spain 5 2 | QF | clay | Mariano Albert Ferrando | 7-6(3) 6-3 |
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