Ivan Caballero defeated Marc Marco Ripoll 6-3 1-6 6-4 in the Spain 6 4 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Marc Marco Ripoll came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ivan Caballero claimed a first win over Marc Marco Ripoll in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Caballero I. came through in three sets.
Ivan Caballero beat Marc Marco Ripoll 6-3 1-6 6-4. Umpiry, "Ivan Caballero vs Marc Marco Ripoll — Spain 6 4 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-06-04/caballero-vs-ripoll-spain-6-4-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 4 June 2001).