Eduardo Nicolas defeated Mariano Albert Ferrando 6-4 7-5 in the Spain 5 1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mariano Albert Ferrando came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Eduardo Nicolas claimed a first win over Mariano Albert Ferrando in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | Spain F2 | R16 | clay | Mariano Albert Ferrando | 6-1 6-3 |
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