Ivan Cerovic defeated Victor Bruthans 6-2 6-3 in the Lebanon F2 round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Victor Bruthans came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ivan Cerovic claimed a first win over Victor Bruthans in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-08-19 | Slovak Rep F5 | R32 | clay | Victor Bruthans | 1-6 6-2 6-1 |