Martin Rodriguez defeated Markus Hipfl 6-7 6-4 6-4 in the Acapulco qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Markus Hipfl came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Martin Rodriguez claimed a first win over Markus Hipfl in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Rodriguez M. came through in three sets.
Hard: Rodriguez M. leads 1–0 · Clay: Hipfl M. leads 1–0
Martin Rodriguez beat Markus Hipfl 6-7(6) 6-4 6-4. Umpiry, "Martin Rodriguez vs Markus Hipfl — Acapulco Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-02-26/hipfl-vs-rodriguez-acapulco-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 26 February 2001).