Israel Matos Gil defeated Carlos Rexach Itoiz 7-6 3-6 6-3 in the Spain F19 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Rexach Itoiz came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Israel Matos Gil had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 8 on clay. Israel Matos Gil 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-16 | Spain F8 | R16 | clay | Carlos Rexach Itoiz | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2002-09-30 | Spain F17 | R32 | hard | Carlos Rexach Itoiz | 6-3 5-7 7-5 |
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