Jeff Williams defeated Lazar Magdincev 6-3 6-1 in the USA F10 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Lazar Magdincev came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Jeff Williams claimed a first win over Lazar Magdincev in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-06-17 | USA F15 | QF | hard | Lazar Magdincev | 3-6 6-0 6-4 |
| 2000-12-04 | USA F30 | R32 | hard | Lazar Magdincev | 6-2 6-0 |