Adrian Cruciat defeated Eduardo Nicolas 6-4 6-1 in the Spain 3 2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Eduardo Nicolas came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Adrian Cruciat had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 10 on clay. Adrian Cruciat claimed a first win over Eduardo Nicolas in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-07 | Spain 5 2 | QF | clay | Eduardo Nicolas | 7-6(3) 6-3 |
| 2001-02-05 | Spain 2 1 | R16 | clay | Eduardo Nicolas | 6-4 6-1 |
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