Mariano Albert Ferrando defeated Santiago Ventura 6-1 7-6 in the Spain 1 4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Santiago Ventura came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mariano Albert Ferrando claimed a first win over Santiago Ventura in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Ferrando M. took it in straight sets.
Mariano Albert Ferrando beat Santiago Ventura 6-1 7-6(6). Umpiry, "Mariano Albert Ferrando vs Santiago Ventura — Spain 1 4 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-01-06/ferrando-vs-ventura-spain-1-4-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 6 January 2003).