Ryan Newport defeated Simon Rea 6-4 6-2 in the USA F23 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Simon Rea came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Ryan Newport had been the form player, winning 8 of their last 9 on hard. Ryan Newport claimed a first win over Simon Rea in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-10-27 | USA F30 | R16 | hard | Simon Rea | 5-7 7-5 6-2 |
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