Simone Vagnozzi defeated German Puentes 6-2 4-6 7-5 in the Spain 1 4 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — German Puentes came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Simone Vagnozzi had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on clay. Simone Vagnozzi claimed a first win over German Puentes in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Vagnozzi S. came through in three sets.
Simone Vagnozzi beat German Puentes 6-2 4-6 7-5. Umpiry, "Simone Vagnozzi vs German Puentes — Spain 1 4 Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2004-01-05/puentes-vs-vagnozzi-spain-1-4-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 5 January 2004).