Melvyn Op Der Heijde defeated Ivan Cerovic 6-2 6-1 in the Qatar F4 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ivan Cerovic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Melvyn Op Der Heijde claimed a first win over Ivan Cerovic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-26 | Italy F18 | SF | clay | Ivan Cerovic | 7-6(2) 6-4 |