Robert Krause defeated Christophe Pognon 6-4 6-1 in the West Africa 2 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Christophe Pognon came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Robert Krause had been the form player, winning 6 of their last 10 on hard. Robert Krause claimed a first win over Christophe Pognon in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | West Africa 3 | SF | hard | Christophe Pognon | 5-7 6-4 7-5 |