Brian Patterson defeated Evgueni Smirnov 2-6 6-4 6-1 in the Turkey 2 1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Evgueni Smirnov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Brian Patterson had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 6 on hard. Brian Patterson claimed a first win over Evgueni Smirnov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-14 | Russia F1 | R32 | clay | Evgueni Smirnov | 6-4 3-6 6-4 |