Ivan Esquerdo defeated Javier Garcia Sintes 7-5 0-6 6-4 in the Spain 6 1 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Javier Garcia Sintes came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Ivan Esquerdo claimed a first win over Javier Garcia Sintes in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-01-06 | Spain 1 4 | R32 | clay | Javier Garcia Sintes | 1-6 6-3 6-4 |
| 2002-03-04 | Spain 3 4 | R32 | clay | Javier Garcia Sintes | 6-2 6-1 |
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