Norikazu Sugiyama defeated Gabriel Frias 4-6 6-1 6-1 in the Spain F4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gabriel Frias came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Norikazu Sugiyama claimed a first win over Gabriel Frias in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Sugiyama N. came through in three sets.
Norikazu Sugiyama beat Gabriel Frias 4-6 6-1 6-1. Umpiry, "Norikazu Sugiyama vs Gabriel Frias — Spain F4 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-07-30/frias-vs-sugiyama-spain-f4-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 30 July 2001).