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 3–0. Alexander Sikanov claimed a first win over Mikhail Elgin in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-20 | Russia F2 | QF | clay | Mikhail Elgin | 7-6(5) 6-4 |
| 2001-08-13 | Russia F1 | R16 | clay | Mikhail Elgin | 7-6(6) 6-7(4) 6-3 |
| 2001-07-16 | Georgia F1 | R16 | clay | Mikhail Elgin | 6-4 6-4 |
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