Pavel Lobanov defeated Dmitri Sokolov 7-5 7-6 in the Georgia F1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Dmitri Sokolov came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Pavel Lobanov claimed a first win over Dmitri Sokolov in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-18 | Ukraine F1 | R32 | clay | Dmitri Sokolov | 6-4 2-6 6-0 |