Mariano Albert Ferrando defeated Eduardo Nicolas 6-1 6-3 in the Spain F2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Eduardo Nicolas came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Mariano Albert Ferrando had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 10 on clay. Mariano Albert Ferrando claimed a first win over Eduardo Nicolas in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-07 | Spain 5 1 | R32 | clay | Eduardo Nicolas | 6-4 7-5 |
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