Michal Mertinak defeated Markus Kanellos 7-6 7-5 in the Slovak Rep Masters 3 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Markus Kanellos came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Michal Mertinak had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on clay. Michal Mertinak claimed a first win over Markus Kanellos in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-06-17 | Slovenia F3 | R16 | clay | Markus Kanellos | 7-5 6-4 |
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