Gabriel Frias defeated Norikazu Sugiyama 6-4 6-3 in the Spain 6 2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Norikazu Sugiyama came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Gabriel Frias claimed a first win over Norikazu Sugiyama in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-30 | Spain F4 | R32 | clay | Norikazu Sugiyama | 4-6 6-1 6-1 |