Robert Samuelsson defeated Timo Nieminen 7-5 7-5 in the Finland F2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Timo Nieminen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Robert Samuelsson claimed a first win over Timo Nieminen in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-28 | Finland 2 | SF | clay | Timo Nieminen | 6-7(2) 6-4 6-4 |