Simon Dickson defeated Tripp Phillips 7-5 5-7 6-3 in the New Zealand F2 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Tripp Phillips came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Simon Dickson claimed a first win over Tripp Phillips in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03-11 | New Zealand F3 | R32 | hard | Tripp Phillips | 6-4 6-0 |
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