Roberto Menendez defeated Mario Munoz Bejarano 5-7 6-4 6-4 in the Spain F1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mario Munoz Bejarano came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Roberto Menendez claimed a first win over Mario Munoz Bejarano in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03-04 | Spain 3 2 | R32 | clay | Mario Munoz Bejarano | 6-3 7-6(7) |
| 1999-10-15 | Spain 7 Masters 1 | QF | clay | Mario Munoz Bejarano | 6-2 6-4 |