Diego Alvarez defeated Alberto Soriano 2-6 6-4 6-2 in the Italy 3 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alberto Soriano came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Diego Alvarez claimed a first win over Alberto Soriano in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-10-14 | Spain 6 2 | R32 | clay | Alberto Soriano | 6-4 6-3 |