Mariano Albert Ferrando defeated Nicolas Almagro 6-3 6-0 in the Spain 1 1 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Nicolas Almagro came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Mariano Albert Ferrando had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on clay. Mariano Albert Ferrando claimed a first win over Nicolas Almagro in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Ferrando M. took it in straight sets.
Mariano Albert Ferrando beat Nicolas Almagro 6-3 6-0. Umpiry, "Mariano Albert Ferrando vs Nicolas Almagro — Spain 1 1 Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-01-06/almagro-vs-ferrando-spain-1-1-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 6 January 2003).