Valentin Sanon defeated Jonathan Beardsley 7-5 6-4 in the Kuwait F1 round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jonathan Beardsley came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Valentin Sanon had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 6 on hard. Valentin Sanon claimed a first win over Jonathan Beardsley in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-01-08 | Central America 2 | R32 | hard | Jonathan Beardsley | 6-3 6-4 |