Gwenael Gueit defeated Anton Kokurin 6-3 6-1 in the West Africa 3 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Anton Kokurin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Gwenael Gueit claimed a first win over Anton Kokurin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-13 | Nigeria F1 | QF | hard | Anton Kokurin | 4-6 6-3 6-4 |