Mirko Pehar defeated Trace Fielding 7-6 7-5 in the USA F24A round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Trace Fielding came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Mirko Pehar had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 7 on hard. Mirko Pehar claimed a first win over Trace Fielding in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-08-05 | USA F23 | R32 | hard | Trace Fielding | 6-7(5) 6-4 7-6(4) |