Lukasz Kubot defeated Francois Vatin 4-6 7-6 6-4 in the South Africa 4 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Francois Vatin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Lukasz Kubot claimed a first win over Francois Vatin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-20 | Poland F2 | R32 | clay | Francois Vatin | 6-4 6-2 |
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