Eduardo Nicolas defeated Ezequiel Velez 6-3 6-4 in the Spain 1 3 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ezequiel Velez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Eduardo Nicolas claimed a first win over Ezequiel Velez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-30 | Spain F4 | R32 | clay | Ezequiel Velez | 6-4 |