Mario Munoz Bejarano defeated Sergei Pozdnev 6-2 6-1 in the Spain 7 4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Sergei Pozdnev came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mario Munoz Bejarano claimed a first win over Sergei Pozdnev in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-09-03 | Spain F9 | R16 | clay | Sergei Pozdnev | 6-2 7-5 |