Juan Giner defeated Marc Fornell Mestres 6-7 6-3 6-1 in the Spain 1 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Marc Fornell Mestres came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Juan Giner had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on clay. Juan Giner claimed a first win over Marc Fornell Mestres in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Giner J. came through in three sets.
Juan Giner beat Marc Fornell Mestres 6-7(5) 6-3 6-1. Umpiry, "Juan Giner vs Marc Fornell Mestres — Spain 1 3 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2002-01-07/giner-vs-mestres-spain-1-3-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 7 January 2002).