Slimane Saoudi defeated Ivan Vajda 6-4 6-2 in the Italy 2 2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ivan Vajda came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Slimane Saoudi had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on clay. Slimane Saoudi claimed a first win over Ivan Vajda in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Saoudi S. took it in straight sets.
Slimane Saoudi beat Ivan Vajda 6-4 6-2. Umpiry, "Slimane Saoudi vs Ivan Vajda — Italy 2 2 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-04-02/saoudi-vs-vajda-italy-2-2-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 2 April 2001).