Gary Lugassy defeated Martin Stepanek 6-4 6-4 in the France F4 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Martin Stepanek came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Gary Lugassy claimed a first win over Martin Stepanek in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-10-14 | France F20 | QF | hard | Martin Stepanek | 7-6(7) 7-6(4) |