Victor Ionita defeated Diego Alvarez 6-7 6-0 6-4 in the Italy 1 2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Diego Alvarez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Victor Ionita had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 10 on clay. Victor Ionita claimed a first win over Diego Alvarez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-09 | Romania F2 | R32 | clay | Diego Alvarez | 6-7(5) 6-2 7-6(3) |
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