Sergei Pozdnev defeated Mario Munoz Bejarano 6-2 7-5 in the Spain F9 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mario Munoz Bejarano 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 Mario Munoz Bejarano in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-15 | Spain 7 4 | QF | clay | Mario Munoz Bejarano | 6-2 6-1 |