Timo Nieminen defeated Mirko Pehar 6-4 6-4 in the Switzerland 1 2 round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Mirko Pehar came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Timo Nieminen claimed a first win over Mirko Pehar in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-09-10 | USA 2 | R32 | hard | Mirko Pehar | 6-1 6-2 |