Adrian Cruciat defeated Eduardo Nicolas 6-4 6-1 in the Spain 3 2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Eduardo Nicolas came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Adrian Cruciat had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 10 on clay. Adrian Cruciat claimed a first win over Eduardo Nicolas in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Cruciat A. took it in straight sets.
Adrian Cruciat beat Eduardo Nicolas 6-4 6-1. Umpiry, "Adrian Cruciat vs Eduardo Nicolas — Spain 3 2 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-03-05/cruciat-vs-nicolas-spain-3-2-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 5 March 2001).