Marcelo Amador defeated Doug Root 6-3 4-6 7-6 in the Mexico F3 qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Doug Root came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Marcelo Amador had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 9 on hard. Marcelo Amador claimed a first win over Doug Root in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-14 | Mexico F5 | R32 | hard | Doug Root | 7-5 7-6(7) |
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