Lars Zimmermann defeated Pedro Rico 6-4 6-4 in the Spain F13 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Pedro Rico came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Lars Zimmermann claimed a first win over Pedro Rico in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-04-23 | Portugal 1 4 | R32 | clay | Pedro Rico | 4-6 6-0 6-4 |