Santiago Ventura defeated Marc Fornell Mestres 7-5 6-7 7-5 in the Spain 4 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Marc Fornell Mestres came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Santiago Ventura claimed a first win over Marc Fornell Mestres in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Ventura S. came through in three sets.
Santiago Ventura beat Marc Fornell Mestres 7-5 6-7(4) 7-5. Umpiry, "Santiago Ventura vs Marc Fornell Mestres — Spain 4 3 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2002-04-08/mestres-vs-ventura-spain-4-3-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 8 April 2002).