Marc Lopez defeated Manuel Sala 6-3 6-2 in the Spain 3 2 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Manuel Sala came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Marc Lopez had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 9 on clay. Marc Lopez claimed a first win over Manuel Sala in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-03-06 | Spain 3 1 | QF | clay | Manuel Sala | 3-6 6-4 6-1 |
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