Marc Marco Ripoll defeated Carlos Rexach Itoiz 7-6 6-2 in the Spain 3 2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Rexach Itoiz came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Marc Marco Ripoll claimed a first win over Carlos Rexach Itoiz in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-03 | Spain 1 Satellite 1 | R16 | clay | Carlos Rexach Itoiz | 7-6(1) 6-4 |
| 2001-10-15 | Spain 7 3 | SF | clay | Carlos Rexach Itoiz | 6-4 6-2 |
| 2000-05-08 | Spain 5 Satellite 4 | R16 | clay | Carlos Rexach Itoiz | 6-7(2) 6-4 6-2 |