Andrei Cherkasov defeated Alexander Sikanov 4-6 6-3 6-1 in the St. Petersburg qualifying round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Andrei Cherkasov came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Andrei Cherkasov extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-09-29 | Moscow | Q16 | hard | Andrei Cherkasov | 6-2 4-6 6-4 |
| 2003-08-11 | Russia F1 | R16 | clay | Andrei Cherkasov | 4-6 6-3 6-1 |