David Ferrer defeated Didac Perez 7-5 3-6 7-5 in the Spain 3 1 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Didac Perez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but David Ferrer had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on clay. David Ferrer claimed a first win over Didac Perez in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Ferrer D. came through in three sets.
David Ferrer beat Didac Perez 7-5 3-6 7-5. Umpiry, "David Ferrer vs Didac Perez — Spain 3 1 Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-03-05/ferrer-vs-perez-spain-3-1-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 5 March 2001).