Petr Dezort defeated Tapio Nurminen 6-4 6-1 in the Tunisia F2 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Tapio Nurminen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Petr Dezort claimed a first win over Tapio Nurminen in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-25 | Tunisia F1 | R16 | clay | Tapio Nurminen | 6-3 3-0 |