Michael Ouvarov advanced when Genius Chidzikwe retired 3-6 7-6 1-1 in the Nigeria F3 round of 16. Michael Ouvarov claimed a first win over Genius Chidzikwe in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-10-27 | Nigeria F6 | R16 | hard | Genius Chidzikwe | 6-2 6-2 |
| 2003-10-20 | Nigeria F5 | QF | hard | Genius Chidzikwe | 6-4 6-3 |