Trace Fielding defeated Esteban Carril 7-5 6-3 in the USA F29 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Esteban Carril came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Trace Fielding claimed a first win over Esteban Carril in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-01-07 | Central America 2 | R32 | hard | Esteban Carril | 6-4 7-6(0) |