Ezequiel Velez advanced when Eduardo Nicolas retired 6-4 in the Spain F4 round of 32. Ezequiel Velez claimed a first win over Eduardo Nicolas in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-01-08 | Spain 1 3 | QF | clay | Eduardo Nicolas | 6-3 6-4 |