Sergei Pozdnev defeated Andrei Merinov 6-4 3-6 7-6 in the Russia F2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Andrei Merinov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Sergei Pozdnev claimed a first win over Andrei Merinov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-13 | Russia F1 | R16 | clay | Andrei Merinov | 7-5 6-7(1) 6-2 |