Jonathan Beardsley defeated Valentin Sanon 6-3 6-4 in the Central America 2 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Valentin Sanon came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jonathan Beardsley claimed a first win over Valentin Sanon in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-04-09 | Kuwait F1 | R16 | hard | Valentin Sanon | 7-5 6-4 |