Hector Ruiz Cadenas defeated Ivan Esquerdo 7-5 7-6 in the Spain F15 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ivan Esquerdo came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Hector Ruiz Cadenas had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 8 on clay. Hector Ruiz Cadenas claimed a first win over Ivan Esquerdo in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Ruiz Cadenas H. took it in straight sets.
Hector Ruiz Cadenas beat Ivan Esquerdo 7-5 7-6(2). Umpiry, "Hector Ruiz Cadenas vs Ivan Esquerdo — Spain F15 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2004-07-19/cadenas-vs-esquerdo-spain-f15-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 19 July 2004).