Nicolas Almagro defeated Ivan Esquerdo 6-4 6-3 in the Portugal F7 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ivan Esquerdo came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nicolas Almagro claimed a first win over Ivan Esquerdo in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-22 | Spain F7 | QF | clay | Ivan Esquerdo | 1-6 6-2 7-6(5) |
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