Josef Nesticky defeated James Auckland 6-2 2-6 6-4 in the West Africa 4 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — James Auckland came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Josef Nesticky claimed a first win over James Auckland in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-01-15 | India F2 | R32 | clay | James Auckland | 6-3 4-6 6-4 |
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