Daniele Giorgini defeated Ivan Esquerdo 6-4 2-6 6-2 in the Spain F1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ivan Esquerdo came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Daniele Giorgini had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 10 on clay. Daniele Giorgini claimed a first win over Ivan Esquerdo in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-12 | Italy F7 | R32 | clay | Ivan Esquerdo | 6-4 1-6 6-1 |