Adrian Cruciat defeated Daniel Lencina Ribes 3-6 6-3 6-3 in the Spain F21 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Daniel Lencina Ribes came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Adrian Cruciat had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on clay. Adrian Cruciat claimed a first win over Daniel Lencina Ribes in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-14 | Germany F4 | R32 | clay | Daniel Lencina Ribes | 2-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 2001-10-15 | Spain 7 3 | R32 | clay | Daniel Lencina Ribes | 6-3 6-7(2) 7-5 |
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