John Van Lottum defeated Flavio Saretta 6-4 6-1 in the Roland Garros qualifying round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Flavio Saretta came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but John Van Lottum had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on clay. John Van Lottum claimed a first win over Flavio Saretta in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Van Lottum J. took it in straight sets.
John Van Lottum beat Flavio Saretta 6-4 6-1. Umpiry, "John Van Lottum vs Flavio Saretta — Roland Garros Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-05-28/lottum-vs-saretta-roland-garros-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 28 May 2001).