Fabrice Santoro defeated Cedric Pioline 6-4 5-7 6-2 in the Indianapolis round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Cedric Pioline came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Fabrice Santoro claimed a first win over Cedric Pioline in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Santoro F. came through in three sets.
Hard: Santoro F. leads 1–0 · Clay: Pioline C. leads 1–0