Slimane Saoudi defeated Melvyn Op Der Heijde 6-0 7-6 in the Italy F3 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Melvyn Op Der Heijde came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Slimane Saoudi claimed a first win over Melvyn Op Der Heijde in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-27 | Netherlands F2 | R16 | clay | Melvyn Op Der Heijde | 6-1 5-7 6-2 |
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