Julien Cuaz defeated Jun Kato 6-4 7-5 in the Italy F6 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jun Kato came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Julien Cuaz had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 8 on clay. Julien Cuaz claimed a first win over Jun Kato in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-20 | Morocco F1 | R32 | clay | Jun Kato | 6-4 6-4 |