John James defeated Philipp Petzschner 6-7 6-2 6-2 in the Australia 2 1 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Philipp Petzschner came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. John James claimed a first win over Philipp Petzschner in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-23 | Australia 2 2 | QF | hard | Philipp Petzschner | 3-6 6-6 4-6 |
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