Alberto Banus Sado defeated Jose Pablo Serna 6-7 6-2 6-1 in the Spain 2 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jose Pablo Serna came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alberto Banus Sado claimed a first win over Jose Pablo Serna in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02-05 | Spain 2 1 | R32 | clay | Jose Pablo Serna | 6-3 6-2 |