Rafael Nadal defeated Ivan Esquerdo 6-2 4-6 7-5 in the Spain 7 3 round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Rafael Nadal came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Rafael Nadal extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-08-19 | Spain F11 | R16 | clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-2 7-6(3) |
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