Guillermo Platel defeated Pablo Garcia Gaitan 6-0 6-2 in the Portugal 1 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Pablo Garcia Gaitan came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Guillermo Platel claimed a first win over Pablo Garcia Gaitan in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-11 | Macedonia F1 | R32 | clay | Pablo Garcia Gaitan | 6-3 3-6 6-4 |