Alexander Sikanov defeated Mikhail Elgin 4-6 6-3 7-5 in the Georgia F2 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mikhail Elgin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alexander Sikanov claimed a first win over Mikhail Elgin in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Sikanov A. came through in three sets.
Alexander Sikanov beat Mikhail Elgin 4-6 6-3 7-5. Umpiry, "Alexander Sikanov vs Mikhail Elgin — Georgia F2 Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-07-23/elgin-vs-sikanov-georgia-f2-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 23 July 2001).