Juan Carlos Ferrero defeated Magnus Norman 6-2 4-6 6-4 in the Dubai quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Magnus Norman came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Juan Carlos Ferrero claimed a first win over Magnus Norman in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-30 | Tokyo | R32 | hard | Magnus Norman | 6-3 6-3 |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 99). ATP, WTA & Challenger.