Ivan Esquerdo defeated Oscar Hernandez 2-6 6-3 6-3 in the Spain 6 3 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Oscar Hernandez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ivan Esquerdo claimed a first win over Oscar Hernandez in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Esquerdo I. came through in three sets.
Ivan Esquerdo beat Oscar Hernandez 2-6 6-3 6-3. Umpiry, "Ivan Esquerdo vs Oscar Hernandez — Spain 6 3 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-06-04/esquerdo-vs-hernandez-spain-6-3-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 4 June 2001).