Ferran Ventura Martell defeated Ivan Esquerdo 6-4 3-6 7-5 in the Spain F7 semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ivan Esquerdo came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Ferran Ventura Martell had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on clay. Ferran Ventura Martell claimed a first win over Ivan Esquerdo in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-15 | Spain F6 | R16 | clay | Ivan Esquerdo | 6-0 6-3 |
| 2001-08-13 | Spain F6 | R32 | clay | Ivan Esquerdo | 6-3 1-6 6-2 |