Rafael Nadal defeated Gabriel Frias 6-3 6-2 in the Spain F7 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gabriel Frias came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Rafael Nadal had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 9 on clay. Rafael Nadal claimed a first win over Gabriel Frias in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-01-07 | Spain 1 4 | R16 | clay | Gabriel Frias | 6-4 5-7 6-0 |
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