Gorka Fraile defeated Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo 6-3 6-1 in the Spain 3 1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo came in leading the head-to-head 4–0, but Gorka Fraile had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 9 on clay. Gorka Fraile claimed a first win over Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo in five meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 4–1.
Fraile G. took it in straight sets.
Gorka Fraile beat Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo 6-3 6-1. Umpiry, "Gorka Fraile vs Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo — Spain 3 1 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-03-05/fraile-vs-hidalgo-spain-3-1-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 5 March 2001).