Ivan Esquerdo defeated Mariano Albert Ferrando 6-3 6-3 in the Spain F8 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mariano Albert Ferrando came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Ivan Esquerdo claimed a first win over Mariano Albert Ferrando in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Esquerdo I. took it in straight sets.
Ivan Esquerdo beat Mariano Albert Ferrando 6-3 6-3. Umpiry, "Ivan Esquerdo vs Mariano Albert Ferrando — Spain F8 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2006-03-27/esquerdo-vs-ferrando-spain-f8-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 27 March 2006).