Tapio Nurminen defeated Ivan Vajda 6-4 6-4 in the Tunisia F1 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ivan Vajda came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Tapio Nurminen had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on clay. Tapio Nurminen claimed a first win over Ivan Vajda in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-02-14 | Croatia F1 | R16 | hard | Ivan Vajda | 7-6(8) 6-3 |
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