Martin Hromec defeated Gilles Muller 7-5 6-4 in the Kuwait F2 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Gilles Muller came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Martin Hromec had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Martin Hromec claimed a first win over Gilles Muller in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02-05 | France F5 | R32 | hard | Gilles Muller | 6-4 4-6 6-3 |
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