Ivan Esquerdo defeated Guillermo Platel 6-2 6-4 in the Spain F6 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Guillermo Platel came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ivan Esquerdo claimed a first win over Guillermo Platel in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-04-08 | Spain 4 3 | R32 | clay | Guillermo Platel | 7-6(5) 2-6 3-2 |