Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo defeated Victor Ionita 6-4 6-4 in the Bucharest round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-09-10 | Bucharest | Q16 | clay | Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo | 6-4 3-0 |
| 2000-09-11 | Romania F2 | QF | clay | Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo | 6-2 6-1 |
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