Tripp Phillips defeated James Sekulov 6-3 6-1 in the USA F22 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — James Sekulov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Tripp Phillips had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 10 on hard. Tripp Phillips claimed a first win over James Sekulov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-06-10 | USA F14 | R16 | hard | James Sekulov | 6-4 6-2 |
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