Javier Garcia Sintes defeated Ivan Esquerdo 6-2 6-1 in the Spain 3 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ivan Esquerdo came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Javier Garcia Sintes had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 8 on clay. Javier Garcia Sintes claimed a first win over Ivan Esquerdo in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Garcia Sintes J. took it in straight sets.
Javier Garcia Sintes beat Ivan Esquerdo 6-2 6-1. Umpiry, "Javier Garcia Sintes vs Ivan Esquerdo — Spain 3 4 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2002-03-04/esquerdo-vs-sintes-spain-3-4-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 4 March 2002).