Andrew Derer defeated James Shortall 6-4 7-5 in the Australia 1 2 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — James Shortall came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Andrew Derer claimed a first win over James Shortall in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-11-26 | Australia F6 | R32 | grass | James Shortall | 6-4 6-3 |