Artemon Apostu Efremov defeated Nicolas Almagro 7-6 2-6 6-3 in the Spain 1 4 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Nicolas Almagro came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Artemon Apostu Efremov had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 8 on clay. Artemon Apostu Efremov claimed a first win over Nicolas Almagro in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-01-06 | Spain 1 1 | QF | clay | Nicolas Almagro | 6-4 1-6 6-2 |
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