Gabriel Frias defeated Rafael Nadal 6-4 5-7 6-0 in the Spain 1 4 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Rafael Nadal came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Gabriel Frias claimed a first win over Rafael Nadal in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-22 | Spain F7 | R32 | clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-3 6-2 |
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