Antonio Alcaraz defeated Javier Garcia Sintes 7-5 6-2 in the Spain 4 1 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Javier Garcia Sintes came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Antonio Alcaraz claimed a first win over Javier Garcia Sintes in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-04-08 | Spain 4 4 | QF | clay | Javier Garcia Sintes | 6-3 4-6 6-3 |