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