Ivan Vajda defeated Victor Hanescu 7-6 1-6 6-1 in the Italy 2 4 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Victor Hanescu came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ivan Vajda claimed a first win over Victor Hanescu in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Vajda I. came through in three sets.
Clay: Vajda I. leads 1–0 · Hard: Hanescu V. leads 1–0
Ivan Vajda beat Victor Hanescu 7-6(5) 1-6 6-1. Umpiry, "Ivan Vajda vs Victor Hanescu — Italy 2 4 Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-04-02/hanescu-vs-vajda-italy-2-4-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 2 April 2001).