Ulrich Tippenhauer defeated Jun Kato 6-3 6-2 in the Switzerland 3 Masters 2 qualifying round on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Jun Kato came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ulrich Tippenhauer claimed a first win over Jun Kato in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-10-16 | Switzerland 3 Masters 3 | R32 | carpet | Jun Kato | 7-5 6-4 |