Adam Peterson defeated Melvyn Op Der Heijde 2-6 7-6 6-3 in the Australia 2 4 semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Melvyn Op Der Heijde came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Adam Peterson claimed a first win over Melvyn Op Der Heijde in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-03-24 | Australia 2 1 | QF | hard | Melvyn Op Der Heijde | 6-3 6-4 |