Alberto Banus Sado defeated Antonio Baldellou Esteva 7-5 6-7 6-3 in the Spain 3 2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Antonio Baldellou Esteva came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Alberto Banus Sado narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-04-08 | Spain 4 3 | R32 | clay | Antonio Baldellou Esteva | 6-1 6-1 |
| 2001-09-03 | Spain F9 | R32 | clay | Antonio Baldellou Esteva | 6-1 6-4 |
| 1998-02-27 | Spain 3 Masters 2 | R32 | clay | Alberto Banus Sado | 6-4 6-3 |