Nicolas Almagro defeated Leos Friedl 6-2 7-6 in the Palermo qualifying round on clay. The result followed the form book — Nicolas Almagro came in defending last year's round of 16.
Almagro N. took it in straight sets.
Nicolas Almagro beat Leos Friedl 6-2 7-6(3). Umpiry, "Nicolas Almagro vs Leos Friedl — Palermo Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2004-09-27/almagro-vs-friedl-palermo-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 27 September 2004).