Rafael Nadal defeated Ferran Ventura Martell 6-4 6-1 in the Spain F19 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ferran Ventura Martell came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Rafael Nadal had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 6 on clay. Rafael Nadal claimed a first win over Ferran Ventura Martell in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-01-07 | Spain 1 2 | QF | clay | Ferran Ventura Martell | 6-2 6-4 |
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