Gerardo Morales defeated Manuel Sala 6-2 6-2 in the Spain 3 Masters 2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Manuel Sala came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Gerardo Morales claimed a first win over Manuel Sala in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-07 | Spain 5 4 | R32 | clay | Manuel Sala | 6-2 6-3 |
| 2000-04-07 | Spain 4 1 | R32 | clay | Manuel Sala | 7-5 7-5 |