Dominique Coene defeated Melvyn Op Der Heijde 7-6 6-3 in the Netherlands 3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Melvyn Op Der Heijde came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Dominique Coene claimed a first win over Melvyn Op Der Heijde in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-11 | Netherlands 1 | QF | clay | Melvyn Op Der Heijde | 7-5 6-0 |
| 2001-06-11 | Netherlands 2 | SF | clay | Melvyn Op Der Heijde | 6-7(5) 6-4 7-6(3) |