Philipp Mukhometov defeated Valentin Sanon 4-6 6-3 7-6 in the Israel F2 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Valentin Sanon came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Philipp Mukhometov claimed a first win over Valentin Sanon in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-02-11 | Israel F1 | R32 | hard | Valentin Sanon | 3-6 7-5 6-4 |