Nicolas Almagro defeated Carlos Rexach Itoiz 7-6 7-5 in the Spain F6 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Rexach Itoiz came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Nicolas Almagro claimed a first win over Carlos Rexach Itoiz in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-27 | Spain F8 | R32 | clay | Carlos Rexach Itoiz | 6-2 6-4 |
| 2001-02-05 | Spain 2 2 | R16 | clay | Carlos Rexach Itoiz | 4-6 7-6(5) 6-4 |
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