Sergei Pozdnev defeated Nicolas Almagro 7-5 2-6 6-2 in the Spain F9 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Nicolas Almagro came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Sergei Pozdnev had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on clay. Sergei Pozdnev claimed a first win over Nicolas Almagro in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-01 | Spain F13 | R32 | hard | Nicolas Almagro | 6-3 6-4 |
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