Philipp Mukhometov defeated Pavel Ivanov 6-1 7-6 in the Russia F3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Pavel Ivanov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Philipp Mukhometov claimed a first win over Pavel Ivanov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-09-10 | Ukraine F1 | R16 | clay | Pavel Ivanov | 6-7(6) 6-1 6-3 |