Marcus Sarstrand defeated Timo Nieminen 6-7 7-5 6-3 in the St. Petersburg round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Marcus Sarstrand came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Marcus Sarstrand extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-26 | Sweden F3 | R32 | carpet | Marcus Sarstrand | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1999-06-21 | Finland F3 | R32 | clay | Marcus Sarstrand | 6-4 7-6 |
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