Ivan Esquerdo defeated Santiago Ventura 6-4 7-6 in the Spain F2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Santiago Ventura came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Ivan Esquerdo claimed a first win over Santiago Ventura in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Esquerdo I. took it in straight sets.
Ivan Esquerdo beat Santiago Ventura 6-4 7-6(5). Umpiry, "Ivan Esquerdo vs Santiago Ventura — Spain F2 Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-02-10/esquerdo-vs-ventura-spain-f2-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 10 February 2003).