Jiri Vencl defeated Pavel Riha 6-3 6-2 in the Czech Republic Masters 1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Pavel Riha came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Jiri Vencl claimed a first win over Pavel Riha in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-10-16 | Switzerland 3 Masters 2 | R32 | carpet | Pavel Riha | 6-3 6-1 |
| 1998-10-26 | Czech Republic Masters 3 | R32 | hard | Pavel Riha | 6-1 6-3 |