Gwenael Gueit defeated Nouhoun Sangare 6-3 6-7 6-4 in the West Africa 2 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nouhoun Sangare came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Gwenael Gueit had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Gwenael Gueit claimed a first win over Nouhoun Sangare in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-20 | Nigeria F2 | R32 | hard | Nouhoun Sangare | 6-3 6-1 |