Mark Nielsen defeated Doug Root 6-2 6-2 in the New Zealand F2 round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Mark Nielsen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mark Nielsen extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-29 | USA F24 | R32 | hard | Mark Nielsen | 6-3 4-6 6-4 |
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